London Immigration Turning Capital into Megacity

An official analysis into London's population has revealed the capital is growing by 100,000 a year as a result of immigration and a high birth rate.

According to figures from a recent study, the population of Greater London has been increasing by 100,000 a year; pushing it closer towards 'megacity' status. Statistics from the ONS also highlighted that immigration is contributing to the capital's overall population by almost 120,000 a year, with 100,000 people moving to the capital every year between 2011 and 2015.

The study, compiled using figures from the Office for National Statistics, said:

"London's attraction to immigrants no doubt reflects its status as a major employment centre and international hub.

"With its high ethnic minority population it may prove especially attractive to people wishing to join family or others from that cultural background.

"In addition, for people heading to the UK, London is somewhere they are more likely to have some pre-existing awareness of than other parts of the country - perhaps because of previous visits, but also simply because it has a higher profile as the UK capital."

If you need legal advice or want help making an application to visit, study or remain in the UK, contact our immigration solicitors on 020 8297 4414 for advice.

Mandy Peters

Immigration Solicitors