This report analyzes global and regional levels and trends in international migration, based on the latest estimates and projections prepared by the Population Division. The report provides and overview of the status of ratification of relevant legal instruments and summarizes the deliberations during high-level meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants, held by the General Assembly on 19 September 2016.

The wall chart International Migration 2017 provides revised and updated estimates of international migrant stock for 232 countries or areas. It provides the number of international migrants (totals as well as by gender, age and origin), the percentage of migrants in total population, as well as information on the ratification of legal instruments related to international migration and the inflow of migrant remittances.

The technical paper provides the latest evidence on the linkages between international migration and development. The paper examines the relationship between informal labour markets and international migration and addresses the challenges and opportunities of regularizing informal labour markets through, inter alia, providing legal pathways to migrants

The Handbook for Improving the Production and Use of Migration Data for Development was produced by Global Migration Group (GMG). The Handbook was prepared by the GMG working group on data and research, co-chaired by DESA and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). It was published by the World Bank’s Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD).

This fact sheet analyzes the demographic impact of migration on population change, based on the World Population Prospects: The 2017 revision. The fact sheet assesses the role of migration as a driver of population change both globally as well as regionally and over time. It also discusses the impact of net migration on the age structure of the population.

The fact sheet presents 10 key findings of Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2017 Revision. In particular, it (a) highlights recent changes in the total number of international migrants, (b) discusses the latest trends in the origin and destination of international migrants, (c) presents up-to-date information on the global number and distribution of refugees, and (d) summarizes gender- and age-dimensions of global migration.

This report analyses levels and trends of international migration, using the latest estimates and projections produced by the Population Division. Estimates for the number of international migrants by country of origin, destination, age and gender are derived from Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2017 Revision.

Estimates and projections of net migration are based on World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision, DVD Edition . Further, the report provides an overview of the status of ratification of migration-related legal instruments of the United Nations and of the migration debate at the United Nations. The annex provides estimates for 2000 and 2017 of the number of international migrants, the percentage of migrants in total population, the percentage of female migrants, and the median age of international migrants for 232 countries or areas of the world.

The International Migration Report 2015, prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, presents information on international migration levels, trends and legal instruments for major areas, regions and countries of the world.

The International Migration Report 2015: Highlights contains the latest quinquennial estimates of international migrant stock for 232 countries or areas. The annex to the Highlights provides data for 2000 and 2015 on the estimated number of international migrants, the percentage of migrants in total population, the percentage of female migrants, and the median age.

The International migration wallchart 2015 presents the 2015 the latest estimates of international migrant stock for 232 countries or areas. It provides data for 2000 and 2015 on the estimated number of international migrants, the percentage of migrants in total population, the percentage female among all international migrants, the median age as well as information on the ratification of legal instruments related to international migration and the inflow of migrant remittances.

The fact sheet describes how migration and mobility is integrated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, namely in (a) the Declaration, (b) the sustainable development goals and targets, (c) the Addis Ababa Action Agenda which contains the means of implementation, and (d) in the follow-up, review and implementation. It further provides a historic overview on how migration has been mainstreamed into the development agenda of the United Nations.

The fact sheet presents information on the number of international migrants by age and sex for major area. It highlights key findings for young migrants, working age migrants and older migrants as well as changes in the sex of migrant stocks over time. The fact sheet also focuses on international migrants by country of birth and country of destination as well as the contribution of international migration to population dynamics.

Toolkit on International Migration, developed under the Development Account Project on ”Strengthening national capacities to deal with international migration: Maximizing development benefits and minimizing negative impact”, provides an overview of basic definitions, concepts and data sources of international migration, followed by a summary of key messages, a quick guide to migration data and suggestions for further reading.

The wallchart presents the 2013 estimates of international migrant stock worldwide. It contains five indicators: (1) the number of international migrants; (2) female migrants as a percentage of the international migrant stock; (3) international migrant stock as percentage of the total population; (4) the average annual rate of change for the periods 1990-2000 and 2000-2013; (5) international migrant stock by age; (6) female migrants as a percentage of the international migrant stock by age; (7) international migrant stock as percentage of the total population by age; (8) median age of migrants; and (9) the number of refugees in 2012.

The International Migration Report 2013, prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, presents information on international migration levels and policies as well as other related indicators for major areas, regions and countries of the world.

International Migration Policies 2013 wallchart provides up-to-date and objective information on Government views and policies on immigration and emigration for all 193 Member States and three non-Member States of the United Nations. On immigration, it includes information on policies on major types of migration and migrant integration. On emigration, it includes information on policies to encourage the return of citizens and policies on diaspora matters. The wall chart also includes information on estimates of international migrant stock, female share of international migrants, net migration rate, and remittances.

The fact sheet presents information on the number of international migrants for developed and developing regions, major area and selected countries for the period 1990 to 2013. It also analyses changes in the number of refugees as well as in the sex of migrant stocks over time.

The fact sheet focuses on international migrants by country of birth and country of destination during the period 1990 to 2013. It compares trends in South-South and South-North migration and presents differences in migrant populations by major area as well as region of birth and of destination. It also describes the top ten “bilateral stocks” corridors.

The fact sheet presents information on the number of international migrants by age and sex for developed and developing regions as well as major area in 2013. It highlights key findings for young migrants, working age migrants and older migrants.

The fact sheet showcases migration views and policies for nearly 200 countries worldwide. It draws attention to policies with regard to naturalisation, emigration, return and integration. It also showcases policies on dual citizenship as well as measures to encourage investment by diaspora.

This paper was prepared by Mr. Ronald Skeldon, Professorial Fellow in the Department of Geography at the University of Sussex. Its purpose is to publish substantive and methodological research on population issues carried out by experts within and outside the United Nations system. The series promotes scientific understanding of population issues among Governments, national and international organizations, research institutions and individuals engaged in social and economic planning, research and training.

This fact sheet provides a schematic overview of the number, age distribution and sex of international migrant children in 2013.

Reliable information on migrants and migration is essential to develop evidence-based policies, to inform public opinion, and to combat widely held misconceptions. On numerous occasions, Member States have called for improving the evidence-base on international migration and its linkages to development. The Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are working together to close this knowledge gap. This contribution brings together the latest evidence on global migration trends with detailed information from the Database on Immigrants in OECD Countries (DIOC).

World Population Policies 2013 report is part of a series that provides comprehensive and up-to-date available information on the population policy situations and trends for all 193 Member States, two Observer States and two non-member States of the United Nations. The publication documents changes in Government views and policies from 1976 to 2013 with respect to population size and growth, age structure, fertility, reproductive health and family planning, health and mortality, spatial distribution and internal migration, and international migration within the context of demographic, social and economic change.

This report describes Government views and policy priorities related to immigration and emigration, and how these have evolved along with changing international migration patterns for 196 countries. It provides information on levels and trends in international migration, policies to influence the level of immigration, policies to promote immigration of highly skilled workers, policies to foster the integration of migrants into the host society, including naturalization policies, and other policies designed by Governments in countries of origin, such as policies on emigration, acceptance of dual citizenship, policies to encourage the return of citizens, and measures to promote involvement of diaspora in countries of origin. It also discusses issues related to irregular migration, human trafficking and refugees.

The United Nations 2013 World Youth Report offers a broad understanding of the situation of young migrants from the perspective of young migrants themselves. The report highlights some of the concerns, challenges and successes experienced by young migrants based on their own lives and told in their own voices. The report focuses largely on the phenomena of international migration which increasingly has a significant impact on the origin, transit and destination countries and communities.

The fact sheet focuses on changes in international migrant stock by country of birth and country of destination during the period 1990 to 2010. It compares trends in South-South and South-North migration and presents differences in migrant populations by major area of birth and of destination.

The wallchart displays, for the first time, estimates of international migrant stock by age and sex for 196 countries or areas with 100,000 inhabitants or more as of mid-2010. It contains five indicators: (1) international migrant stock by age; (2) female migrants as a percentage of the international migrant stock by age; (3) international migrant stock as percentage of the total population by age; (4) the percentage distribution of international migrants by age; (5) median age of international migrants.

The International Migration Report 2011, prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, presents information on international migration levels and policies as well as other related indicators for major areas, regions and countries of the world.

This technical paper International Migration in a Globalizing World: The Role of Youth highlights the role of youth in international migration. While there is no universally accepted definition of youth, the United Nations defines youth, for statistical purposes, as persons aged 15 to 24 years. The paper shows that youth and young adults, that is, those aged 18 to 29, are the most mobile among people of all ages. The paper discusses the main reasons for the migration of youth and young adults, including employment, education, family formation and reunification as well as conflict and persecution.

The fact sheet presents information on the number of international migrants by age and sex for developed and developing regions as well as major area in 2010. It highlights key findings for young migrants, working age migrants and older migrants.

The fact sheet presents information on the emigration of health workers and how this threatens the achievement of the Millennium Development. It highlights the relatively high share of international migrants among health workers OECD countries and makes reference to the WHO code of practice for the recruitment of health workers.

The wallchart displays the latest data and information available on international migration and development, covering topics such as size of the migrant stock, refugees, net migration, remittances, and ratification status in respect of relevant United Nations instruments.

This report presents information on international migration levels, trends and legal instruments for major areas, regions and countries of the world. The data for the international migrant stock are taken from the publication Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2008 Revision. The estimates on the total population, net migration and the projected population up to 2050 are based on World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. For the first time, data on international migration flows for a selected group of countries are included in the analysis. The data come from the dataset International Migration Flows to and from Selected Countries: The 2008 Revision.

This paper reviews the contributions of GMG members to the improvement of migration data and to policy-relevant migration research, discusses the obstacles that still remain to be surmounted and proposes suggestions on how to address them.

More people live outside their country of birth today than at any time in history, and the numbers of people who move across international borders are expected to continue to rise in the future. In the past years, international migration has moved to the forefront of the international agenda. The International Migration Report 2006: A Global Assessment, prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, addresses key migration issues by providing an overview of international migration levels, trends and policies, as well as related indicators for major areas, regions and countries of the world.

In the United Nations, a series of inter-governmental conferences and summits convened mostly since 1990 have made a number of commitments and recommendations related to international migration. This report provides the complete set of texts relating to international migration, extracted from the outcome documents of the United Nations conferences and summits. Consequently, this compilation permits to assess in which areas there is already consensus regarding measures that can improve the benefits of international migration and address its drawbacks.

The second part of the World Economic and Social Survey 2004 addresses international migration. It examines historical and recent surges in migration, policies towards migration, its economic and social effects, the question of refugees and the state of international cooperation regarding migration