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These documents provide guidance on international migration statistics and information on the methodology used for the Office for National Statistics international migration statistics.
Migration statistics first time user guide
International Migration – terms, definitions and frequently asked questions
Comparing sources of international migration statistics
International Passenger Survey Quality Information in Relation to Migration Flows
Long-term international migration
Long-Term International Migration estimates methodology
Long-term international migration Quality and Methodology Information
International Passenger Survey (IPS) migration trailer – arrivals
International Passenger Survey (IPS) migration trailer – departures
Population by country of birth and nationality
Population by country of birth and nationality Quality and Methodology Information
Short-term international migration
Short-term international migration methodology – national estimates
Short-term international migration methodology – local authority estimates
Short-term estimates for England and Wales feasibility report
Local migration indicators
Local area migration indicators suite Quality Methodology Information
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- Quality of Long-Term International Migration estimates from 2001 to 2011 (pdf, 1.1 MB)
- Short-term migration feasibility report (pdf, 100.5 kB)
- International Passenger Survey (IPS) migration trailer – arrivals (pdf, 317.7 kB)
- International Passenger Survey (IPS) migration trailer – departures (pdf, 512.4 kB)
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