Considerable age gap on immigration's importance

In the run up to the British general election, immigration is a key issue. Interestingly, there is a considerable age gap on the immigration debate. Just 29 percent of people aged between 18 and 24 consider "immigration and asylum are one of Britain's most important issues". Among people aged over 60, this rises to 59 percent. To learn more about migration and its effects on British voters, refer to Statista's latest feature in the Independent.

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This chart shows the share of Britons stating "immigration and asylum are one of Britain's most important issues".

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Share of respondents stating 'immigration and asylum' as one of the most important issues facing Great Britain as of April 2015, by voting intention*
Percentage of people who think that immigration is one of the most important issues facing the United Kingdom (Q1 2012 to Q2 2026)
Distribution of opinion in Great Britain regarding the most important issues facing the country in 2017, by age group
Most important issues for young adults (aged 18-24) in Great Britain from January 2020 to October 2026
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Which of the following do you think are the most important issues facing the country at this time?*
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Share of respondents stating 'health' as one of the most important issues facing Great Britain as of April 2015, by age group

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