Eastern European Migrants to the UK Flashcards
How many UK residents were born in A8 countries in 2011?
950,000
What % of Polish-born UK residents lived in London in 2011?
24%
What % of Romanian UK residents lived in London in 2011?
54%
Describe the distribution of east Europeans in the UK.
The highest concentrations are in London, the Southeast and East of England.
What is the unemployment rate in Poland?
Up to 25%
What is the average Polish monthly salary?
£200/month
What are EU residents allowed access to after 12months residence in the UK?
The NHS, unemployment and benefits (incl. child benefit)
What is the average age of Polish immigrants?
29
How much do Polish immigrants spend per year in the UK?
Approx. £4bn
How much have drink driving offences amongst immigrant workers in Cambridgeshire increased by?
17%
How much does the Cambridgeshire Police translation bill cost?
£800,000 per year
How many A8 child benefit applications have been approved?
27,000
What is the average remittance for Polish workers?
£2500 per year per worker.
What was the GNI per capita in Poland in 2007?
US$9,850
What was the UK’s GNI per capita in 2007?
US$40,660
