Female migrants in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Female migrants was 52.3% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Female migrants in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2020
Source: United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024. Measured in % of international migrant stock.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 52.3% for female migrants in 2020.
That represents a change of up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female migrants in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 52.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 51.5%, in 2010.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 43rd out of 211 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
Female migrants in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of international migrant stock | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 51.9% | — |
| 1995 | 52.4% | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 52.9% | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 52.4% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 51.5% | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 52.2% | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 52.3% | +0.3% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 52.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.2%, 1.0× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 52.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.2%, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.1% | 51.9% | 52.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 52.7% | 52.4% | 52.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 51.8% | 51.5% | 52.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 52.3% | 52.3% | 52.3% | 1 |
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More gender data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 11,226 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9161 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 60,060 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 60,060 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7034 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 335,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 353,938 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 340,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 359,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 343,706 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female migrants in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Female migrants in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 52.3% in 2020, according to United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024.
- What is the highest female migrants recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 52.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest female migrants recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.5% in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for female migrants?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd out of 211 countries with data for 2020.
- Is female migrants rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024, published as part of Female migrants (% of international migrant stock). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.