Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers
Summary
Net migration to the UK dropped by nearly half in the last year, falling from 331,000 in 2024 to 171,000 in 2025. This decline is mainly due to fewer people from outside the European Union moving to the UK for work, according to official government statistics.Key Facts
- Net migration to the UK was 171,000 in 2025, down 48% from 331,000 in 2024.
- This is the lowest net migration level since 2021.
- The peak net migration was 944,000 in 2023 before the sharp decline.
- The drop was mainly because 47% fewer people from outside the EU came to the UK to work.
- About 813,000 people moved to the UK, while 642,000 left the country in 2025.
- Emigration (people leaving the UK) decreased slightly during this time.
- Many people mistakenly think net migration is increasing, but it has actually fallen to its lowest level in years.
- The government had promised to reduce migration, and these figures support that goal.
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