According to UK government data, the combined population of England and Wales jumped by 610K to 60.9M in mid-2023, largely thanks to 622k new immigrants. A total of about 1M people immigrated to the UK in the year up to mid-2023, while 462K left.According to UK government data, the combined population of England and Wales jumped by 610K to 60.9M in mid-2023, largely thanks to 622K new immigrants. A total of about 1M people immigrated to the UK in the year up to mid-2023, while 462K left.
In certain parts of England and Wales, one in 22 residents moved there in 2023. For example, in Middlesbrough, which has a population of about 150k, just under 6.8k international migrants moved there last year.In certain parts of England and Wales, one in 22 residents moved there in 2023. For example, in Middlesbrough, which has a population of about 150K, just under 6.8K international migrants moved there last year.