83000 Pakistanis Migrate to UK in 2023
In 2023, 83,000 Pakistanis moved to the UK, according to a new report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). This data highlights a significant trend in immigration patterns. Pakistanis were among the largest immigrant groups, following Indians, Nigerians, and Chinese.
Indians made up the largest group with over 250,000 arrivals. Out of these, 127,000 came for work, 115,000 for studies, and 9,000 for other reasons. Nigerians were the second-largest group, with 141,000 people, followed by Chinese with 90,000.
Overall Migrate Rate Decreased by 10% in 2023
Despite the high number of arrivals, the overall net migration to the UK decreased in 2023. The net migration figure dropped to 685,000, down from 764,000 in 2022. This 10% decline is significant and includes both work and ...