Emigration from England/UK: Recent Statistics

How Many People Emigrate from England?

Precise figures for "England only" are not separately published; UK-wide data is used.

Latest UN/ONS Estimates

• 2020 (UN): ~128,000 people emigrated from the UK.
• Year ending June 2023 (ONS): ~508,000 long-term international emigrants from UK (includes non-British nationals leaving).
• British citizens emigrating: ~90,000–120,000 annually (pre-pandemic).

Top Destinations

Australia, Spain, USA, Canada, France, New Zealand, Germany, UAE.

Drivers

Work, retirement, family, study, lifestyle, cost of living, Brexit-related moves.

Note: "Immigrate" = enter a country; "emigrate" = leave a country. Your question asks about leaving England/UK.