Age and Sex of Migrants
Last Updated: July 2012
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-2010 to mid-2011
In contrast to moves to Scotland from the rest of the UK, the peak ages for migration into Scotland from overseas are 22 and 23. There are also high numbers of migrants from age 19 to 31. This results in a net migration gain through to age 55.
Migration between Scotland and overseas, by age, mid-2010 to mid-2011
