This section provides access to a range of migration statistics, including:

Migration Statistics Quarterly Summary [1] – a summary of the latest migration statistics for Scotland, bringing together data from a range of sources to give an overview of key migration trends in Scotland, presented alongside UK-level data for comparison.

Migration flows [2] – these measure the number of people moving to and from an area over a specific period, normally over a year.

Migrant ‘stocks’ (population by country of birth and nationality) [3] – these measure the size of the population (non-UK born and non-British nationals) at a particular point in time. 

Local area migration [4] – this brings together various migration-related indicators, for council areas and NHS Board areas, from different sources.  

Other migration statistics [5] – links to other information on migration, including statistics published by ONS, DWP and the Home Office. 

Background information [6]  – to understand more about the data sources and methods used to estimate migration flows

Archive [7] – links to old reports and archived information.

Contact Us

Please get in touch if you need any further information, or have any suggestions for improvement.

Telephone: (0131) 314 4299
E-mail: statisticscustomerservices@nrscotland.gov.uk [8]

For media enquiries, please contact communications@nrscotland.gov.uk [9]