Migration from Poland to the UK

Migration from Poland

UK government predicted 15,000 but between 500,000-600,000

Reasons for migration

• In Poland unemployment rate is 18.2% in 2005 compared to the UK 5.1%
• Demand for low skilled and semi skilled jobs
• Poland GDP per head is $12,700 compared to UK $30,900

Characteristics of the Polish Migrants

• In Poland last on £150 a month
• Polish students take a gap year in the UK before starting uni
• low skilled jobs including cleaners, farmworkers account for 37%
• 120,000 migrants in rural areas
• 15 million international passengers use airports
• Poland has the second largest air traffic flow

Impact on Migration

• £2.54billion contributed to the economy by eastern europeans
• Migrants have contributed 0.5%- 1% growth between 2005-2006
• 80% of workers are between 18-35
• Bank of England stated that migration has prevented a rapid rise in oil prices
• Ernst & Young said mortages would 0.5% higher withouth migrants
• new migrants are hardworking and skilled
• Some polish…