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4th edition of ILO Global Estimates on International Migrants in the labour force Released

Posted 19 Dec 2024

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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 refugeesasylum 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. 

Key Initiatives taken for International Migrants 

  • International Organization for Migration (IOM) established in 1951, is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration.
  • ILO (International Labour Organization) advocates for the rights of migrant workers and promotes fair labour migration practices through conventions.
  • International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, 1990 adopted by the UN General Assembly. 
  • Global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration (2018), first intergovernmental agreement covering all dimensions of international migration.
  • Tags :
  • Migrant Workers
  • ILO Global Estimates
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