Deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
57th
of 76 countries
All-time high
42
in 2019
All-time low
1
in 2017
Years of data
9
2014–2025

Deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom, 2014–2025

0102030402014201920252014: 32015: 82016: 22017: 12018: 12019: 422021: 62022: 62025: 3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 3 for deaths and disappearances during migration in 2025.

That represents a change of down 50.0% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom peaked at 42 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2017.

That places United Kingdom 57th out of 76 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom, 2014 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2014 3 —
2015 8 +166.7%
2016 2 -75.0%
2017 1 -50.0%
2018 1 +0.0%
2019 42 +4100.0%
2021 6 -85.7%
2022 6 +0.0%
2025 3 -50.0%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.5, 40% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9, 33% of the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9.5 1 42 6
2020s 5 3 6 3

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

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  4. 57 Costa Rica 3 compare
  5. 57 Guatemala 3 compare
  6. 57 Hungary 3 compare
  7. 57 Lebanon 3 compare
  8. 57 North Macedonia 3 compare
  9. 57 Peru 3 compare
  10. 57 Puerto Rico 3 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom?
Deaths and disappearances during migration in United Kingdom was 3 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 42 in 2019.
What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2017.
How does United Kingdom rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
United Kingdom ranks 57th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths and disappearances during migration
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
76 places, 671 data points, 2014–2025
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