Age and Sex of
Migrants
Last Updated: August 2010
The peak age for migration into Scotland is 19, at which age there is a marked migration gain. The peak ages for migrating out of Scotland are 23 and 24 and this results in a net migration loss at these ages. These large in and out flows result from an influx of students from outside Scotland starting higher education, followed by a move out of Scotland after graduation
Migration between Scotland and the rest of the UK by age, mid-2008 to mid-2009
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-2008 to mid-2009
