Source: TH
Context: The Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers 2022, released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), highlights the significant role of international migrants (IMs) in the global workforce.
About Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers Report:
- Published by: International Labour Organization (ILO).
- Key data insights:
- Global Share: IMs constituted 4.7% of the global labor force in 2022, amounting to 167.7 million workers, an increase of over 30 million since 2013.
- Gender Dynamics:
- Male Workers: 61.3% of IMs (102.7 million).
- Female Workers: 38.7% of IMs (64.9 million).
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- Age Distribution:
- Prime-age adults (25–54 years): 74.9% of IMs, forming the largest demographic group.
- Youth (15–24 years): 9.3%.
- Older adults (55–64 years): 12.5%.
- Seniors (65+ years): 3.4%.
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- Sectoral Distribution:
- Services Sector: Dominates with 68.4% of IMs, especially in care-related roles (higher for women at 80.7%).
- Industry: 24.3%.
- Agriculture: Only 7.4%, significantly lower than non-migrant workers (24.3%).
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- Host Countries:
- High-income countries: Host 68.4% (114 million) of IMs, especially in Europe and North America.
- Upper-middle-income countries: Absorb 17.4% (29.2 million).
- Arab States: Account for 13.3% of IM workers, with a slight decline over the decade.
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