Irregular migration statistics

Why irregular migration is not good?

Irregular migration poses many challenges for both States and migrants. It can result in migrants being put in danger and exposed to different forms of exploitation, forced labour and trafficking in persons.

What is the cause of irregular migration?

The main cause of irregular migration is less a disregard of regulations by migrants than a continuing inequality within and between countries, and the failure of states to create adequate migration regimes to meet economic demand.

Has migration increased or decreased?

Assuming zero-growth in the number of migrants between 1 March and 1 July 2020, estimates suggest a decrease of nearly 2 million international migrants compared to the initially expected increase between mid-2019 and mid-2020 (UN DESA, 2020).

What is irregular migrant?

Irregular migration – Movement of persons that takes place outside the laws, regulations, or international agreements governing the entry into or exit from the State of origin, transit or destination.

What are the consequences of irregular migration?

The irregular migration journey is particularly dangerous for women and girls. Many women experience physical abuse, torture, rape, enslavement and other forms of psychological abuse. Perpetrators include criminal gangs, smugglers, traffickers, border guards, police and fellow migrants.

What is a brain drain called?

Brain drain, also known as a human capital flight, can occur on several levels. Geographic brain drain happens when talented professionals flee one country or region within a country in favor of another.

What are 4 types of migration?

1. Build background about human migration and types of migration.

  • internal migration: moving within a state, country, or continent.
  • external migration: moving to a different state, country, or continent.
  • emigration: leaving one country to move to another.
  • immigration: moving into a new country.