The number of British Overseas Citizens and British Protected Persons applying to become British Citizens
Published 23 October 2013
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| British Overseas Citizen | British Protected Person | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar Year | Applications | Of which granted | Applications | Of which granted |
| 2003 (Apr-Dec) | 6,090 | 5,990 | 755 | 740 |
| 2004 | 4,630 | 4,420 | 570 | 540 |
| 2005 | 1,930 | 1,605 | 280 | 180 |
| 2006 | 955 | 865 | 90 | 75 |
| 2007 | 620 | 550 | 60 | 55 |
| 2008 | 380 | 345 | 35 | 30 |
| 2009 | 1,055 | 1,010 | 30 | 25 |
| 2010 | 1,040 | 940 | 40 | 25 |
| 2011 | 805 | 760 | 15 | 15 |
- The figures quoted have been derived from management information and are therefore provisional and subject to change. This information has not been quality assured under National Statistics protocols.
- Figures relate main applicants only.
- Figures relate to British Citizenship applications from British Overseas Citizens and British Protected Persons, under Section 4B of the British Nationality Act 1981, raised (received) between 1 April 2003 and 31 March 2013,
- Figures rounded to nearest 5 (* = 1 or 2) and may not sum to totals shown because of independent rounding.
- Data generated 30 July 2013.