Part 9/12:
Migration Trends in a Changing Global Landscape
Finally, a recent OECD report sheds light on shifting migration patterns. In 2024, permanent labor migration to OECD countries declined sharply by 21% from the previous year, reaching approximately 934,000. This drop predates Donald Trump’s expected political return, which could further curb migration flows to the US. The UK experienced a more than 40% decline in net migration following stricter visa policies targeting students and workers.