Key Findings 

• International migrants reached 284.5 million, 255.7 million of them belong to the global working-age population (aged 15 and over).
  • Women constituted 38.7 % of international migrants in the labour force, while 61.3 % were men.
  • They accounted for 4.7 % of the global labour force in 2022. 
• Unemployment rate for international migrants was higher than for non-migrants. 

International Migrants 

• International migrants are defined as persons who are part of the resident population of a country other than their country of birth (foreign-born residents).
• It also includes refugees, asylum seekers, and related groups.
• They are considered a key driver of economic growth. 
  • International remittances increased from 2000 to 2022, rising from USD 128 billion to USD 831 billion (World Migration Report 2024).
• Key Challenges Faced by International Migrants 
• Discrimination: Migrants tend to earn 25% less than local workers
• Rising Conflicts: Ukraine-Russia, Middle-east crisis, etc. 
• Access to healthcare and social protection. During Covid 19, Migrant workers reported being excluded from receiving basic medical assistance and income security in destination countries 
• Other: xenophobia (hostility towards foreigners), etc.