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Unrevised Migration Estimates based on the 2011 Census
Migration data from mid-2011 to mid-2021 has been revised following Scotland’s Census 2022 and updated long-term international migration data. The below data is the unrevised data based on the 2011 census and outdated methodology for international migration.
Total Migration To or From Scotland (Last updated: 13 July 2022)
Migration within Scotland (Last updated: 13 July 2022)
Rest of the UK Migration (Last updated: 13 July 2022)
International Migration (Last updated: 13 July 2022)
Revised Migration Estimates based on the 2011 Census
Migration statistics for old NHS Board areas
The archived data in this section is given by the NHS Board areas that were used until March 2006, before NHS Argyll and Clyde was split between NHS Greater Glasgow and NHS Highland.
In, out and net migration to and from NHS Board areas by sex, 2001-02 to 2010-11
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In, out and net migration between NHS Board areas and the rest of Scotland, by sex, 1995-96 to 2010-11
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In, out and net migration between NHS Board areas and overseas by sex, 2001-02 to 2010-11
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Unrevised Migration Estimates based on the 2001 Census
Migration statistics from 2002 to 2011 based on the 2001 Census can be viewed by clicking on the relevant link below. Please note that by clicking on the link below you will be leaving this website and going to National Records of Scotland Web Archive.
Total Migration To or From an Area (25 September 2013)
Migration within Scotland (25 September 2013)
Migration between Scotland and the Rest of the UK (25 September 2013)
Migration between Scotland and Overseas (25 September 2013)
Local Area Migration (30 August 2012)
Reports
The reports will no longer be updated. They contain information up to 2009.
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- Ayrshire Migration Report
- Fife and Forth Valley Migration Report
- Glasgow and Clyde Valley Migration Report
- Grampian Migration Report
- Highland and Argyll & Bute Migration Report
- Lothian Migration Report
- Orkney, Shetland and Eilean Siar Migration Report
- Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway Migration Report
- Tayside Migration Report
Papers
Scotland’s Census 2001 - Statistics on Migration - this paper presents information from the 2001 Census on the characteristics of migrants. Please note that by clicking on the link you will be leaving this website and going to National Records of Scotland Web Archive.