"Access to safe and regular migration pathways continues to support economic growth and development worldwide, according to a new report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released today during the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) week in New York.
The World Migration Report 2026 shows that restricting these pathways does not stop migration but instead shifts it into more irregular and dangerous routes, increasing risks for migrants and costs for States, while limiting the broader benefits of migration.
Migration continues to play a central role in the global economy. By mid-2024, there were an estimated 304 million international migrants, about 3.7 per cent of the world’s population, a share that has grown gradually over time. The number of international migrant workers has been growing too, and during the decade from 2013 to 2022 this number increased by more than 30 million, according to the latest available estimates. ...
The report also shows that while the number of international migrants has grown over time, migration patterns vary significantly across regions, underscoring that there is no single global migration story and that responses must be tailored to regional realities.
The report further highlights that access to migration opportunities remains uneven, with pathways expanding more for people in higher-income countries while remaining constrained for those in lower-income contexts, reinforcing global mobility inequalities. This trend is slowing labour mobility and reducing the potential economic gains migration can deliver."
Part I of the report provides key data and information on migration around the world, while part II provides "an evidence-based analysis of complex and emerging migration issues." The complete report can be read online or downloaded as a PDF. An interactive page highlights key findings via data visualizations.
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