UK Migrant Data Reveals Significant Presence from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria
Home Office data indicates these nationalities account for 55% of detected irregular entries to the UK over the past year.
According to recent data from the Home Office, individuals from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria have made up more than half of all detected entries through irregular channels into the United Kingdom in the period from June of the previous year to June 2023.
These five countries constitute 55% of total irregular migration into the UK.
The data highlights a concerning trend where nationals from these countries are less likely to be awarded legal visas compared to others.
The statistics show that during the same time frame, individuals from Vietnam, Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, and Turkey are among the ten nationalities with the highest presence in terms of irregular routes into the UK.
The Home Office data also reveals that migrants from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria received only 3% of all visas granted by the office for legal entry purposes, such as employment, study, family reunification, or humanitarian reasons.
Contrastingly, nationals from India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria, and the United States collectively account for 51% of total visas issued to individuals entering the UK through legal channels.
None of these countries is among the top 15 in terms of irregular migration into the UK.
The highest-ranking nationality for irregular entries is Indian, which holds the 17th position and accounts for just over 1% of such arrivals.
The data indicates that a total of 48,478 individuals with known nationalities entered the UK through irregular means between June one year ago and this June.
The government has proposed measures to suspend visas from countries that refuse return agreements for those in the UK without legal status.
Out of these numbers, approximately 42,446 crossed the English Channel, while others arrived by lorry or container or were found without proper documentation.
Afghanistan tops the list with the most irregular arrivals: 6,589 individuals, which represents 13.6% of total such entries.
Turkey ranks tenth with 1,797 individuals, making up 3.7%.
In comparison, during this period, a total of 834,977 legal visas were issued.
India led the countries in number of visas granted with 165,970, accounting for 19.9%, and China followed with 114,128 visas, which is 13.7%.
The figures suggest an intriguing disparity between the nationalities present through irregular means versus those who are granted legal entry to the UK.
The data underscores the need for further investigation into why certain nationalities are more likely to resort to irregular migration paths and how the government can address these issues more effectively.
These five countries constitute 55% of total irregular migration into the UK.
The data highlights a concerning trend where nationals from these countries are less likely to be awarded legal visas compared to others.
The statistics show that during the same time frame, individuals from Vietnam, Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, and Turkey are among the ten nationalities with the highest presence in terms of irregular routes into the UK.
The Home Office data also reveals that migrants from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria received only 3% of all visas granted by the office for legal entry purposes, such as employment, study, family reunification, or humanitarian reasons.
Contrastingly, nationals from India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria, and the United States collectively account for 51% of total visas issued to individuals entering the UK through legal channels.
None of these countries is among the top 15 in terms of irregular migration into the UK.
The highest-ranking nationality for irregular entries is Indian, which holds the 17th position and accounts for just over 1% of such arrivals.
The data indicates that a total of 48,478 individuals with known nationalities entered the UK through irregular means between June one year ago and this June.
The government has proposed measures to suspend visas from countries that refuse return agreements for those in the UK without legal status.
Out of these numbers, approximately 42,446 crossed the English Channel, while others arrived by lorry or container or were found without proper documentation.
Afghanistan tops the list with the most irregular arrivals: 6,589 individuals, which represents 13.6% of total such entries.
Turkey ranks tenth with 1,797 individuals, making up 3.7%.
In comparison, during this period, a total of 834,977 legal visas were issued.
India led the countries in number of visas granted with 165,970, accounting for 19.9%, and China followed with 114,128 visas, which is 13.7%.
The figures suggest an intriguing disparity between the nationalities present through irregular means versus those who are granted legal entry to the UK.
The data underscores the need for further investigation into why certain nationalities are more likely to resort to irregular migration paths and how the government can address these issues more effectively.
