The Origins Of People Born Abroad Flashcards
1
Q
What data is from the 1991 and 2001 censuses (migration into the U.K.)
A
- no single country of origin contributes 1% of the UK population
- number of people from the Caribbean have fallen over the years
- increase of people from South Africa and Australia
2
Q
What data is being used
A
1991 and 2001 censuses for people born and living in the U.K.
3
Q
What are the third and fifth countries of origin
A
Germany and the USA
4
Q
What does the data not show
A
That since 2001 there have been significant and sudden increases in migrations from countries in Eastern Europe, most notably Poland.
5
Q
How many polish migrants came to the UK between 2004 and 2006 registered for work
A
370,000
6
Q
How many people does the Polish embassy estimate are in the UK currently
A
Over half a million (however many stayed for less than a year and many have gone home regularly - estimate are impossible)
