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Using data from overseas to improve estimates of emigration.

Ercilia Dini¹, Giles Horsfield, Lucy Vickers

¹Office for National Statistics, USA.

Population Trends

|February 5, 2008

Summary

Compiling UK emigration figures is challenging. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) explored using data from destination countries to enhance the accuracy of these migration statistics.

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Area of Science:

Demography
Social Statistics
International Migration

Background:

Accurate measurement of international migration, particularly emigration, presents significant statistical challenges.
Existing methods for estimating the number and characteristics of individuals leaving the UK are often incomplete.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the feasibility of utilizing data from countries receiving UK emigrants.
To assess the potential of this data to improve the accuracy of UK emigration statistics.

Main Methods:

Review of data availability and quality in selected countries receiving UK migrants.
Exploration of data linkage possibilities and statistical methodologies.

Main Results:

Preliminary findings suggest that data from receiving countries can offer valuable insights.
Challenges remain in harmonizing data definitions and ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Conclusions:

Utilizing data from destination countries is a promising avenue for improving UK emigration estimates.
Further research and international collaboration are needed to fully realize this potential.