UK Net Migration Revised Upward for 2022, Drops in 2023

ONS data shows a 10% decrease in net migration to 685,000 last year, with significant changes in immigration patterns post-Brexit.

Net migration to the UK was revised to a record 764,000 in 2022, higher than earlier estimates.
In 2023, net migration fell by 10% to 685,000, the third highest on record.
Non-EU nationals accounted for 85% of long-term immigration in 2023, a significant shift since Brexit.
Work-related visas surpassed study visas as the primary reason for non-EU immigration in 2023.
The impact of new visa restrictions introduced in January 2024 is not yet fully reflected in the data.