Where Data Tells the Story
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Is there a clear south-to-north migration pattern in our world today? The latest data from 2024 reveals some compelling evidence.
Looking at traditionally wealthy nations:
In contrast, we see consistent outward movement from:
This pattern suggests a broad movement from the developing Global South to the developed Global North, though there are important exceptions, such as India, which shows more people moving in despite being typically categorized as part of the Global South.
Note: This data reflects net migration patterns for each country, representing the difference between the number of people moving into and out of a country. A positive net migration rate indicates that more people are entering than leaving ("More Moving In"), while a negative rate shows that more people are leaving than entering ("More Moving Out"). A neutral rate occurs when the inflows and outflows are balanced ("No Net Movement"). Countries for which net migration rate data is unavailable are shown in white on the map.
While the patterns are notable, it's important to remember that this specific dataset only captures migration movement. It does not provide insight into the complex social and economic factors driving these decisions. Additional analysis is required for that.