Age and Sex of
Migrants
Last Updated: September 2009
The peak age for migration into Scotland from the rest of the UK is 19, at which age there is a marked migration gain. The peak ages for migrating out of Scotland on the other hand are 23 and 24 and this results in a migration loss at these ages. This reflects an influx of students from the rest of the UK starting higher education, followed by a further move after graduation.
Migration between Scotland and the rest of the UK by age, mid-2007 to mid-2008
In contrast the peak age for migration into Scotland from overseas is 23 and there are high numbers of migrants from age 19 to 30. This results in a net migration gain of young adults through to age 35.
Migration between Scotland and overseas, by age, mid-2007 to mid-2008
