India, Nov. 30 -- The UK has recorded one of its steepest drops in net migration in recent years, with 204,000 fewer people remaining in the country in the year ending June 2025 compared to the 2023 peak, an 80% decline.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration has now fallen to around 204,000, its lowest level since 2021.

The fall comes amid record emigration, tighter visa rules, and declining interest in the UK as a destination for work and study.

Total emigration reached 693,000, the highest figure since 2012, driven largely by departures among non-EU students.

Indians lead in departures

Indian nationals formed the largest non-EU group to leave the UK.

In total, 74,000 Indians exited the country, follo...