Ghana in, Germany out of most common countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers

Over the last decade, the UK witnessed a significant shift in the countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers.

In 2011, Germany was the most common country of birth for non-UK-born mothers, with 6.6% of all non-UK-born mothers being born in Germany. However, by 2021, the percentage of non-UK-born mothers born in Germany had decreased to 3.6%, making it the fourth most common country of birth for non-UK-born mothers.

Ghana, on the other hand, has seen a steady increase in the number of non-UK-born mothers being born there. In 2011, only 1.9% of non-UK-born mothers were born in Ghana. By 2021, that number had increased to 5.2%, making Ghana the second most common country of birth for non-UK-born mothers.

Several factors may have contributed to this shift, including changes in migration patterns and the UK's economic climate.

The number of people migrating from Germany to the UK has decreased in recent years, while the number of people migrating from Ghana to the UK has increased. This is likely due to several factors, including the UK's economic climate and the political situation in Ghana.

The UK's economy has been relatively strong in recent years, which has made it an attractive destination for migrants. In contrast, Ghana's economy has been less stable, which may have discouraged some people from migrating to the UK from Ghana.

The shift in the countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers is likely to continue in the coming years.

As the UK's economy continues to grow, it is likely to attract more migrants from around the world. This will likely lead to a further increase in the number of non-UK-born mothers being born in countries other than Germany.

The changing demographics of the UK's non-UK-born population are likely to have a significant impact on the country's social and economic landscape. It is important to understand the factors that are driving these changes in order to develop policies that can address the challenges and opportunities that they present.