These plans detail the analysis we aim to publish on the topic of international migration in the first year of the Census 2021 analysis programme, and the proposals we are considering publishing in following years. We will provide updates to these plans after user feedback and further research and testing of the data. We will provide article publication dates on the release calendar in "Upcoming releases". We intend to confirm publication releases four weeks before publication.  We will update this page with links to articles when they are published.

Publications in 2023

The changing picture of long-term international migration, England and Wales: Census 2021.
Article | Published 27 January 2023
Analysis comparing the Census 2021 long-term migrant population to the 2011 and 2001 census long-term migrant population. This first release will focus on England and Wales by region and local authority.

The changing picture of short-term international migration in England and Wales: Census 2021
Article | Published 22 March 2023.
An overview of non-UK-born short-term residents in England and Wales. The report includes analysis by country of birth, economic activity, and industry as well as other characteristics.

The international student population, England and Wales: Census 2021
Article | Published 22 March 2023
Analysis of the international student population. This first release will focus on England and Wales by local authority.

Families in England and Wales: Census 2021
Article | Published 17 April 2023
Census 2021 analysis detailing the prevalence, characteristics and geographical spread of family types.

Dual citizens living in England and Wales: Census 2021
Article | Published 31 August 2023
Passports held, country of birth, age, sex, year of arrival and national identity for dual citizens in England and Wales.

Analysis of social characteristics of international migrants living in the UK

This analysis will focus on migrant journeys into the UK, considering social characteristics, such as housing and language, to understand the need for local interventions and services.

More information

To find out more about our Census 2021 analysis plans or to provide feedback, you can email us at census.customer.services@ons.gov.uk.