Net zero migration projected to shrink UK population by 4 million by 2050

15 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

The Office for National Statistics warns that adopting net zero migration would reduce the UK population by nearly 4 million by 2050, with severe economic consequences.
Even without such a policy, population growth is expected to slow significantly, as ONS recently revised its 2034 forecast down to 71 million due to fewer migrants.
These projections reflect tightened government restrictions and negative political sentiment on immigration, raising concerns about future UK economic growth and demographic sustainability.

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