Inward migration rate to sustain the economy

Published on: 20 October 2025

Question type: Written

Asked by: Max Andrews

Reference: WQ.377/2025

Answered by: Chief Minister

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WQ.377/2025

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE CHIEF MINISTER

BY DEPUTY M.B. ANDREWS OF ST HELIER NORTH QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 13th OCTOBER 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 20th OCTOBER 2025

Question

"Will the Chief Minister advise whether it is his Government's policy to advocate a positive, zero, or negative net inward migration rate to sustain the economy?"

Answer

The Council of Ministers' policy is to advocate for a small positive net inward migration rate in the working age population, which alongside ongoing support to improve productivity will help sustain our economy and protect tax revenues.

The Council of Ministers intends to publish its Common Population Policy Annual Report 2025 at the end of the year.