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A Cost Effective and Adaptable Scratch Migration Assay
Published on: June 30, 2020
The feasibility of making short-term migration estimates.
Jonathan Smith1, Amanda Sharfman
1Office for National Statistics.
Population Trends
|May 19, 2007
Summary
This study assesses the potential for producing short-term migration (stays <12 months) estimates in England and Wales. Key challenges include defining short-term migration, with initial estimates provided using the International Passenger Survey (IPS).
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Population Statistics
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Recent years have seen increased interest in migration statistics at both national and local levels.
- This includes a growing focus on short-term migration (stays of less than 12 months).
- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is exploring the feasibility of producing short-term migration estimates for England and Wales.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an initial assessment of the potential for producing short-term migration estimates.
- To identify and address the challenges associated with estimating short-term migration.
- To provide illustrative estimates of short-term migration using the International Passenger Survey (IPS).
Main Methods:
- Utilizing data from the International Passenger Survey (IPS).
- Developing and applying various definitional bases for short-term migration.
- Calculating illustrative migration estimates at national and regional levels, including standard errors.
Main Results:
- Illustrative estimates of short-term migration have been generated based on the IPS.
- These estimates are available at both national and regional levels.
- Associated standard errors provide an indication of the reliability of these estimates.
Conclusions:
- Defining short-term migration is a central challenge in developing robust estimates.
- The ONS is undertaking an initial assessment of the potential for producing these statistics.
- Illustrative IPS-based estimates offer a starting point for understanding short-term population movements.
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