International Migration, 2006

Key results

• The number of people entering Wales for 12 months or more was approximately 15,000 in 2006 (an increase from 11,000 in 2005)
• The number of people leaving Wales for 12 months or more was approximately 10,000 in 2006 (similar to the 2005 figure)
• There was a net inflow of around 5,000 international migrants to Wales in 2006. This is higher than for the preceding 5 years (where the net inflow was around 1,000 to 2,000)
• There was a net inflow of around 191,000 international migrants to the UK in 2006. This is a decrease from a net inflow of around 204,000 in 2005 and 244,000 in 2004.

Notes

1. Total International Migration is the only estimate of long-term civilian migration covering both flows to and from the UK.
2. Total International Migration estimates are derived from a number of sources including the International Passenger Survey, home office data and data from the Irish Republic.
3. A long-term international migrant is defined as someone who changes his or her country of usual residence for a period of at least 12 months (UN definition).
4. These figures do not include estimates of short-term migrants (those moving country for less than 12 months).

Revision note

The 2002-2008 mid year estimates were revised in May 2010 as part of ONS’ programme on improving population and migration estimates (IMPS).

This output is based on the unrevised population and migration data and therefore should be treated with caution.

More information on IMPS can be accessed through the related links section.

Further information

Full details are available on the ONS website.

Contact

Tel: 029 2080 1341
E-mail: stats.popcensus@wales.gsi.gov.uk