Migration Trends and Scenarios

Fast-changing dynamics, constant media, public and political attention, and considerable impact on societies make migration a phenomenon that must be continually monitored and reflected on. This enables us to spot patterns, anticipate potential future developments and, ultimately, be better prepared to tackle challenges.

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Europe’s new migration strategy cannot rely on falling numbers alone

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Mixed Migration consequences of the war between Israel and Iran

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The US seeks to remake cooperation on migration through bilateral agreements

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Migración cubana: EEUU impulsa salidas y restringe el acceso

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Venezuelans in the Americas face uncertainty in light of political changes at home and in exile

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Impacts of the Middle East conflict on East African refugees and migrants

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Photo in Lebanon by Christelle Hayek on Unsplash
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The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is now in force – but the data suggests it may not work as intended

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How we track mixed migration trends and future scenarios

MMC work under ‘Trends and Scenarios’  focuses on understanding how mixed migration is evolving — and where it may be heading. Through our Quarterly Mixed Migration Updates (QMMUs), we monitor emerging patterns across regions, covering both movement dynamics and policy developments.

Our annual Keeping Track, featured in the Mixed Migration Review (MMR), provides an overview of key events, developments, and policy shifts in mixed migration across Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Asia over the past year.

We also regularly publish articles and opinion pieces with rapid analyses on the implications of major events as they unfold exploring how they may affect migration dynamics. Finally, we conduct scenario exercises — from reports to workshops — to help decision-makers anticipate and prepare for future mixed migration dynamics.

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Drivers & Decision making

Key findings, publications and FAQs on why people move and how decisions are made.

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Photo Gema Cortes / IOM 2024

Returns & Reintegration

An overview of our publications and findings on returns and reintegration of migrants and refugees.

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Photo: Ramiro Aguilar Villamarín / IOM Ecuador 2023

Urban Migration & Cities

Insights into migration in urban settings and its impacts on migrants, refugees and cities.

Urban migration & Cities in Mixed Migration
Photo by by Tom Fisk from Pexels

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