## Summary of The Hindu Article: “India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UN”
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) report on international migrant stock (2024) highlights significant migration trends globally, with India featuring prominently in major corridors.
India-UAE emerged as the top migration corridor globally, hosting approximately 3.1 million migrants from India. This reflects the strong economic ties and employment opportunities in the Gulf region.
The India-US corridor ranks as the eighth largest, with around 2.7 million Indian migrants residing in the United States. This demonstrates the continued demand for skilled and unskilled Indian labor in the US.
Globally, the number of international migrants reached 281 million in 2024, a rise of 46 million since 2015. This represents 3.6% of the global population.
The report indicates a concentration of migrants in high-income countries. The top destination countries remain the United States (53 million), Germany (16 million), and Saudi Arabia (13 million).
Beyond India-UAE and India-US, other significant corridors include Mexico-US, Russia-Ukraine (impacted by conflict, showing a decrease), and Syria-Germany.
Asia hosts the largest number of international migrants (131 million), followed by Europe (83 million) and North America (65 million).
The report emphasizes that migration is driven by a combination of factors including economic opportunities, family reunification, and, increasingly, displacement due to conflict and climate change.
The data is based on estimates and projections from national statistical offices and UNDESA. The report serves as a crucial resource for understanding global migration patterns and informing policy decisions related to migration management.
