What does the data tell us about immigration in Wales? Search for your area
Summary
Wales' population grew by about 23,000 people from international migration between June 2023 and June 2024. Most people arriving come for work, study, family reasons, or to seek asylum, but immigration decisions are controlled by the UK government, not Wales. Some communities, like Wrexham, have seen protests about immigration and concerns about local resources like housing.Key Facts
- Wales’ population was 3.2 million in June 2024.
- Net international migration added about 23,000 people to Wales’ population in the year ending June 2024.
- People move to Wales mainly to work, study, join family, claim asylum, or through humanitarian programs.
- Immigration policy is managed by the UK government, while Wales has policies to help refugees settle.
- Wales had 11 asylum seekers per 10,000 people, the lowest rate in the UK compared to England (16 per 10,000).
- Wrexham’s population increased by about 2,900 from international migration between 2020 and 2024.
- Wrexham saw protests against housing asylum seekers in a local care home.
- Some residents expressed concerns about competition for housing and services between immigrants and local homeless families.
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