ILO’s latest survey on migrant workers reveals insightful results

 International migrant workers up by five million in two years

Since 2017, the number of international migrant workers has increased globally to 169 million. This is a 3% rise that was estimated lately by the ILO (International Labor Organization).

It’s interesting to note that the share of youth migrant workers has also gone up by close to 2%. These individuals aged 15-24 come to 3.2 million migrants. In 2019, their number touched 16.8 million.

ILO’s new report shows that in 2019, international migrant workers constituted close to 5% of the global labor force. This resulted in them becoming the world economy’s integral part.

But close scrutiny reveals that many migrant workers are still in informal, unprotected, or temporary jobs. As a result, they face a greater risk of layoffs, insecurity, and worsening working conditions.

The COVID-19 crisis has made these vulnerabilities more impactful. This is more so for women among migrant workers. They are over-represented in low-skilled and low-paid jobs. Their access to social protection is limited and they get fewer options for support services.

High-income countries and the absorption of migrant workers

Over 2/3rd of international migrant workers are found in high-income countries. Of the total international migrant workers on the globe, 63.8 million are in Central Asia and Europe. Another 43.3 million are in the Americas. That means, Central Asia, Europe, and the Americas collectively host 63.3% of all migrant workers in the world. Read More

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