Pattern of Migration Flashcards
Pre 2000
1930s-45
Refugees from Europe fleeing Nazi occupation + persecution (mainly white)
Pre 2000
1948
HMS Empire Windrush
About 500 Caribbean migrants came to London
Pre 2000
1950s
Continued immigration from the Caribbean
Pre 2000
1960s + 70s
Migrants from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya
Actively encouraged British gov. aim of solving labour shortages
Pre 2000
1980s + 90s
Net gain in population through migration
Rose sharply in 1997
Demography of Immigrants
Total fertility rate of British mothers 1.63, non-UK mothers 1.99
Immigrants tend to be 10 years younger than average British population
Post 2000
Why Did It Peak In 2004?
Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuanial Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined EU
Post 2000
Why Did It Peak In 2007?
Romania and Bulgaria joined EU
Post 2000
2013 Immigration Statistics
15% British citizens returning to EU
40% citizens of EU
15% citizens of New Commonwealth
10% citizens of Old Commonwealth
