Immigration
Net migration, asylum applications and backlog, work and student visas, and citizenship grants.
Small boat crossings
41.5k people
+12.6% vs 2024
As of 2025
Home Office ↗
Enforced removals
9.9k people
+21.3% vs 2024
As of 2025
Home Office ↗
Net migration
171,000
-48.3% vs 2024
As of 2025
ONS ↗
All immigration indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Small boat crossings | 41.5k people | +12.6% |
| Enforced removals | 9.9k people | +21.3% |
| Net migration | 171,000 | -48.3% |
| Asylum applications | 101.9k applications | -2.7% |
| Asylum backlog | 64.4k cases | -48.4% |
| Work visas issued | 260.4k visas | -29.3% |
| Student visas issued | 427.3k visas | +2.0% |
| Citizenship grants | 236.2k grants | -12.4% |