England and Wales See Largest Population Increase in 75 Years Due to Record Immigration

Net migration drives significant demographic changes as natural population growth hits historic low

Population in England and Wales rose by 610,000 to 60.9 million in mid-2023.
Net international migration reached 622,000, with fewer births and more deaths recorded.
Economic output has not kept pace with population growth, leading to a 0.7% drop in GDP per capita.
Post-Brexit visa changes reduced EU migration but increased immigration from India, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
Government measures have been introduced to limit dependents of low-paid social care workers.