Increasing Migration

Global migration has grown in scale and complexity, involving diverse groups such as labor migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and those migrating for family, education, or retirement. Migration flows now include more countries as origins, destinations, and transit points, with notable growth in South-South and North-North migration. Key drivers of migration include economic opportunities, political instability, environmental challenges, social ties, and demographic imbalances, with technological advancements facilitating migration decisions. Climate change and demographic shifts, such as aging populations in developed nations, are poised to become central to future migration debates.