When regular migration channels narrow, people often move through more dangerous routes. Expanding safe pathways is practical policy, grounded in data. #IMRF2026 Read more: worldmigrationreport.iom.int…

Around 168 million migrant workers were part of the global workforce in 2022, helping meet labour needs and support economies across regions. Their work is essential in sectors that people and communities rely on every day. Read more: worldmigrationreport.iom.int…

1 in every 30 people in the world is an international migrant, yet most people remain in their country of birth. Our World Migration Report 2026 puts the numbers in perspective. Read more: worldmigrationreport.iom.int…

Reliable data is essential to understanding migration in a rapidly changing world. The World Migration Report helps unpack global migration trends, challenges and opportunities, supporting more informed discussions and decision-making. iom.int/Zey

Over 83 million people are internally displaced, showing that most displacement happens within countries, not across borders. Our World Migration Report looks at what is driving these trends and what sustainable solutions look like. #IMRF2026 Read more: worldmigrationreport.iom.int…

By the end of 2024, around 120 million people were living in displacement globally. In our new World Migration Report, we look at what is driving these trends and what more effective, sustainable responses could look like. Read more: worldmigrationreport.iom.int…

Around 304 million people live outside their country of birth, yet most people stay where they are. Migration is global but not the lived reality for most people. Our new World Migration Report puts the numbers in perspective. Read more: worldmigrationreport.iom.int…

304 million migrants. USD 905 billion in remittances. IOM's World Migration Report 2026 shows how safe and regular pathways support growth while restrictions put those benefits at risk. Read more: iom.int/ZeQ