Official Statistics

UK emigration: what do we know about Brits moving abroad?

An explainer article outlining what is known and not known about emigration of British nationals, including recent trends and destination countries.

• From: Office for National Statistics
• Published: 21 May 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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UK emigration: what do we know about Brits moving abroad?

https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/ukemigrationwhatdoweknowaboutbritsmovingabroad

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Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Published 21 May 2026