Record 6.5 million migrants moved to wealthy nations in 2023, with the UK seeing the most arrivals.

In 2023, a record 6.5 million migrants moved from less-developed countries to wealthy OECD nations, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. The UK saw the highest number of arrivals at 746,900, up 52.9% year-over-year. The surge, driven by labor demand and demographic shifts, has raised concerns in receiving countries, leading to stricter immigration policies. Family and work-related migration accounted for much of the increase, alongside a 30% rise in asylum applications, with the US seeing the most significant surge.

November 17, 2024
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