Migration

Migration is a central and growing factor in Edinburgh City Region's demography.  More people are moving into the area than out from the rest of Scotland, the UK and overseas - especially in the 16-34 age group. Students account for much of this migration and provide a vital supply of skilled labour, boosting the area's working age population and knowledge economy.

The Edinburgh City Region has a population of 1,276,692 and this is expected to grow by a further 97,513 or 7.6% by 2022.

The 2001 census showed the city of Edinburgh attracted a larger number of international migrants per 1,000 than any other UK city.

The east of Scotland has also been ranked the most popular area in the whole of EU for people to settle.