Research
How immigration is measured
Summary1. The United Nations definition of a migrant, standard in demography, is anyone who changes his or her country of usual residence for at least a year.2. There are three main sources of international migration data international migration statistics produced yearly by the Office for National Statistics which measures immigration
MW16 : Seven Deadly Spins | Migration Watch UK
(The Governments shifting arguments for large-scale immigration – issued 15 Jan 2007) There is no disagreement that limited skilled migration in both directions is valuable to all concerned. Not all impacts of immigration can be measured. Neither the benefits of innovation or diversity can be calculated, nor can the costs of additional
The Impact of Immigration on GDP per head
Summary1. Most immigrants add to production but, in the long term, the host population will only benefit if there is a resultant increase in GDP per head. Three recent studies – addressing the past, present and future have all suggested that any such impact is minimal. [1] Indeed, the main benefit accrues
Immigration Benefit ‘Equivalent to a Mars bar a Month’ | Migration Watch UK
New figures out today reveal that, on the Government’s own figures, the benefit to each member of the native population of the UK from immigration is worth about 4p a week – or less than the equivalent of a small Mars bar a month. In an analysis of a series
A migrant a minute now coming UK | Migration Watch UK
Immigrants are now entering the UK at the rate of nearly one a minute. An analysis of the latest immigration statistics by think-tank Migrationwatch, plus the recent IPPR report on the record emigration of British people highlight the unprecedented changes that are taking place in the nature of British society.(See
MW73 : The refugee or person in need of international protection (qualification) regulations 2006 | Migration Watch UK
This statutory instrument became effective on 9 October 2006, implementing EU Council Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004, which prescribes (a) minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees o as persons who otherwise need international protection and (b) the scope of
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Statistics
Migration Watch UK monitors and analyses official immigration and population statistics. We chart trends, report key developments, and provide clear, accessible insights to help understand migration and its impact on the UK.