Seven million migrants will come to the UK in the next decade, pushing the nation’s population to a record high, according to official data.

 

Seven million migrants will come to the UK in the next decade, pushing the nation’s population to a record high, according to official data.

 According to Office for National Statistics projections, long-term immigration to the UK is forecast at roughly 7 to 9.9 million over the next decade. However, factoring in an estimated 5 million departures, projected net migration is expected to add about 2.2 to 4.9 million people, pushing the total population toward a peak of over 71 million by the mid-2030s.

Population Projections & Migration Data

• Total Arrivals: Around 7.3 to 9.9 million long-term immigrants are expected to arrive over the decade.
• Emigration: Roughly 5 million people are forecast to leave the UK during the same period.
• Net Balance: Projected net migration is estimated to average around 340,000 annually from 2028 onward, contributing to a population approaching 72.6 million by mid-century before stabilizing.
• Births and Deaths: Projections show births and deaths over the decade will balance out at roughly 6.8 million each.