United Kingdom
DEMOGRAPHICS
Arrivals - Applications for Resettlement
•35,737 newcomers make up 14.2% of the total population.
*Data sources: gov.uk; The Migration Observatory
DIVERSITY CONTRIBUTIONS
*Data source: Gov.uk; The Migration Observatory
88%
Children Speak Host Country Language
49%
English Fluency Overall
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Top 4 Fields of Labour*
•Shown as a % of immigrants in the field of labour.
*Data source: Migration and Labour Market UK
21%
Self-employed Refugees
14%
Self- employed UK Born
24%
Self-employed Refugees with Employees
18%
Self-employed UK born with Employees
SOCIO-FAMILIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Unaccompanied Children Released to Sponsors by the State
*Data source: UK Immigration Statistics
COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION CONTRIBUTIONS
38%
Syrian Refugees with University Degree
*Data source: Refugee Breaking Barriers
37%
Refugees Taking Jobs Below Their Education and Skill Set
October 24, 2022
Queen Elizabeth's passing has brought a renewed love of Paddington Bear, who for many charities, has become a powerful image for refugees. Mugs and t-shirts with pictures of Paddington and stating ‘Migration is not a Crime’ can be seen. And who can argue with a cute bear?
Volunteers

Community Programs Coordinator, England