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The Labour Market Challenge

Demographics & Migration
Internal & Long-term International Migration to/from
Migration flows are not a strong driver of population growth in Barrow. Barrow
In 2018, the net inflow of internal migration was negligible, due to a dip
in the migrant outflow which may reflect increased economic

opportunity within the town. Prior to 2018 there was a noticeable net
outflow, despite a steady increase in internal migration in-flows since
2012. International migration has led to a small net inflow of residents
(+64) since 2017.

The age breakdown of net internal migration in 2018 indicates a loss of
young people aged 15-19 which may indicate a lack of higher education
opportunities within the town. In contrast, Barrow has been successful

at attracting young working age residents (25-34). There is a modest
net outflow of those aged 65+ which points to retirees moving outside
the town. Net Internal Migration by Age, 2018

Internal & Long-term International Migration to/from
Barrow, 2017-8

Inflow Outflow Net Inflow

Internal Migration 1,753 1,751 2

Long-term 136 72 64
International Migration

Source: ONS Internal Migration: Detailed Estimates, 2019; ONS Local Area Migration Indicators, 2009-2018