The UK population is projected to reach 72.5 million by 2032, predominantly due to net migration estimated at 4.9 million over the decade. The Office for National Statistics anticipates a 7.3% population increase from 2022-2032, with immigration significantly impacting these figures. The natural population change is projected to balance out, with births roughly equal to deaths. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp has criticized the anticipated immigration levels, advocating for stricter visa control to manage this growth, particularly as England shows the highest expected increase compared to other regions.
Net migration could fuel a rise in the UK population to 72.5 million by 2032, primarily driven by an influx of an estimated 4.9 million migrants.
Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, called for a binding legal cap on visas issued each year, asserting that 'ten million arrivals over 10 years is far too high'.
The ONS projections indicate that long-term net migration will contribute more to population growth than natural change, which is expected to stabilize.
Projected population increases show divergent growth trends across the UK, with England expected to grow by 7.8%, while Northern Ireland will see just 2.1%.
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