What is the problem? Immigration is driving population growth 1. Immigration is at record levels 2. Illegal immigration is rising 3. Net migration is rising 4. Immigration is driving population growth 5. Post-Brexit growth in immigration 6. Immigration is fuelling the housing crisis 7. Public services are under strain from immigration 8. Immigration is a heavy cost to the taxpayer 9. The downside of diversity 10. The democratic deficit 4. Immigration is driving population growth By the 2030s, our population is projected to hit 70 million people. The current population density of England is 434 people per square kilometre (ONS, 2020/21). It is 3.5 times as crowded as France (123/km2) and just under twice as crowded as Germany (238/km2). England 434/km2 Germany 238/km2 France 123/km2 The current UK population is 67 millionOur population has increased by nearly 8 million in 20 years. About 85%, or 6.7 million, has been due to immigrants and the children of immigrants. One third of all births now involve at least one foreign born parent. In some key English cities, half of all births are now to non-UK born mothers. 56% in Cambridge, London and Leicester, 50% in Manchester and 42% in Birmingham. Previous Next Take Action Find out how you can help our campaign Take Action Now
