Brexit Drives Sharp Drop in Dutch-UK Migration
Migration patterns between Great Britain and the Netherlands have shifted significantly in recent years, with Brexit and changing immigration policies playing a significant role. In 2024, the number of Dutch citizens moving to the UK plummeted to a quarter of the 2015 figure, reflecting broader trends in migration between the two countries.
In 2024, only 1.3 thousand Dutch people moved to the UK, a stark contrast to the 4 thousand recorded in 2015. This decline is likely due to Brexit and changing immigration policies, which have reduced labor mobility and migration incentives. Similarly, net migration from the Netherlands to the UK in 2024 was a mere few hundred, down from 2.3 thousand in 2015.
Meanwhile, the number of British nationals returning to the UK from the Netherlands also decreased. In 2024, 2.2 thousand British nationals made the journey, compared to 3.2 thousand in 2019. This trend is reflected in the overall net migration from the UK to the Netherlands, which stood at 790 in 2024, down from nearly 6 thousand in 2019.
The significant decrease in migration between the UK and the Netherlands, particularly the decline in Dutch citizens moving to the UK, highlights the impact of Brexit and changing immigration policies on labor mobility and migration incentives. As the UK continues to navigate its post-Brexit landscape, these trends are likely to remain a key factor in migration patterns between the two countries.
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