Leading knowledge centre on mixed migration

Using evidence to shape migration policies and programmes

Grounded in the experiences of refugees and migrants, the Mixed Migration Centre provides high-quality data, research and analysis to improve mixed migration policies and strengthen protection and assistance for people on the move

150,000

Surveys with refugees and migrants since 2014

950+

Publications on Mixed Migration

31

Countries of data collection in 2025

150+

Enumerators interviewing migrants & refugees around the world

Latest Resources and Insights

Article

Migración cubana: EEUU impulsa salidas y restringe el acceso

Snapshots and Infographics

Finding the way to Tunisia

Snapshots and Infographics

Experience of abuse, seeking safety and decision-making among refugees and migrants in Italy

Snapshots and Infographics

What happens after refugees and migrants reach Niger?

Snapshots and Infographics

Understanding refugee and migrant movements to Niger 

Article

The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is now in force – but the data suggests it may not work as intended

Printed financial charts with pie and bar graphs
Snapshots and Infographics

Smuggling dynamics within and to Mauritania

Report on smuggling dynamics within and to Mauritania
insights from people on the move

4Mi Migration Data

4Mi Migration Data is our global primary data collection system which captures first-hand accounts from migrants and refugees on the move. Data is collected through surveys along major mixed migration routes and is made publicly accessible through the 4Mi Data Explorer.  The 4Mi Data Explorer is updated quarterly with thousands of new interviews. With nearly 100,000 interviews to date, it provides direct insights into mixed migration journeys worldwide.

World map showing migration interview data by location.

4Mi Data Explorer

WHAT IS MIXED MIGRATION?

Mixed migration refers to cross-border movements of people including refugees fleeing persecution and conflict, victims of trafficking and people seeking better lives and opportunities.

MMC contributes to the following migration dialogues

Projects, Events and Media coverage

Strengthening protection and coordination for displaced LGBTQI+ communities in Kenya

Projects
Photo: Maureen Mbingu 2023

Addis Ababa Policy Dialogue: Mobility, Environment and Climate Change

Addis Ababa Policy Dialogue: Mobility, Environment and Climate Change
Events
Nikkei Asia-Clement Ngu

EU migration pact faces test from Bangladesh to its borders

Roberto Forin talks about the pact, deterrence and the smuggling business model

Nikkei Asia logo in white on blue background
Media coverage

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