Enforced returns from the UK in 2023

In 2023, there were 6393 enforced returns from the UK. 2622 of these were by charter flight, and the rest on ordinary passenger flights.

Analytics

The following charts display data from 2023.

Nationality of people removed from the UK

A small number of nationalities represented the majority of enforced returns in 2023. 40% of enforced returns were of Albanian nationals.

Destination type

The majority of people were removed to their home country, meaning a country that they are a citizen of. People who are not removed to their home country are removed to another country where they have the right to reside. This is either an EU member state or another non-EU country.

Removals by region

The vast majority of removals were of European nationals. Slightly less than half of these removals were of EU citizens.

Gender and age of people removed

85% of people removed in 2023 were men.

The majority of people removed in 2023 were in the 30-49 age range. Notably, 5 people aged 70 and over were removed, and 2 children.