The World Migration Report 2026 was published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in May 2026. The report provides a global overview of migration and displacement trends, covering international migrants, migrant workers, remittances, refugees, asylum-seekers, internal displacement, climate mobility, regular migration pathways, disability and migration, and the role of migration in development. It highlights how migration is increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, economic inequality, demographic shifts, technology, and political polarization.
Key insights:
By mid-2024, there were around 304 million international migrants globally, representing 3.7% of the world’s population.
More than 83 million people were internally displaced by the end of 2024, the highest number ever recorded.
Global displacement exceeded 120 million people, including refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced persons.
In 2024 alone, there were 65.8 million internal displacements, including 45.8 million linked to disasters and 20.1 million linked to conflict and violence.
There were nearly 168 million international migrant workers globally in 2022, with most living in high-income countries.
The Arab States are a major destination for migrant workers, hosting 19.2 million male migrant workers and 3.4 million female migrant workers.
Remittances reached an estimated USD 905 billion globally in 2024, including USD 685 billion sent to low- and middle-income countries.
India remained the top remittance-receiving country, receiving more than USD 137 billion in 2024.
