UK IMMIGRATION STATS

Every year the Government publishes it' estimated findings and the below facts were published in 2018

The big question is, will the UK nationality and immigration levels change once the UK leaves the EU?

Did you know an estimated 9.3 million non-UK residents live in the UK?

65,176

Over 65 million people live in the UK and this total covers all nationalities and people on visas

3,286

Nearly 89% of all EU nationals currently live in England making England the best place to live & work

137.1m

Over 137 million EEA & Swis nationals entered the UK in 2017, 2016 was 130 million and in 2015 it was 123 million

127,000

In 2009, 97,900 dependants of Tier 1, 2, 4 & 5 entered the UK, in 2017 this figure was up to a 127,000

550

In 2009, 585 visas were refused, in 2017 550 visas were refused, these figures include workers, business people and family members

9,382

Over 9 million people living in the UK are deemed to be EU or non-EU nationals

1,918

58% of EU nationals living in the UK are from Eastern block countries which covers 9 countries

20,600

In 2009, 41,600 non-EEA family members entered the UK, in 2017 this figure was down to 20,600

20m

In 2009 the Home Office processed  12,3000,000 visa applications, in 2017 this was up to 20,000,000

22,522

In 2009, 22,522 visa application were refused. America South, North and Central 8,892, Asia 5,185, Africa 3,832 largest refusal totals

3,702

3.7 million EUA nationals live in the UK which is made up of 31 countries and most do not need a visa

2,942

Nearly 3 million people entered and remained in the UK from Asia countries

2,040

In 2009, 7.065 UK Ancestry entered the UK, in 2017 this figure was down to 2,350, this includes family members

1,190

In 2009, 45 business visas were approved and in 201, 665 were approved, 535 were refused

18,674

In 2017, 18,674 visa application were refused. America South, North and Central 4,842, Asia 3,040, Africa 2,253 largest refusal totals

5,680

Over 5.6 million non-EU nationals are living in the UK, they all require a permission to remain in the UK

1,826

1.8 million of the 2,942 million come from South Asia, Indians make up the highest percentage

13.2m

In 2009, 6,860 non-EEA people visited the UK, in 2017 this figure was up to a 13,200,000, 1,510,000m for business

2,190

In 2009, 2,565 visas were approved, in 2017, 2,190 visas were approved. More applied within the UK

2,254

IIn 2017, 18,674 visa application were refused. America South, North and Central 4,842, Asia 3,040, Africa 2,253 largest refusal totals

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