Migration statistics

Migration is a defining feature of the 21st century world. The UNECE region is heavily impacted by migratory processes, and accurate measurement of migration is more important now than ever. 

We work with member States to

• devise innovative ways to measure and monitor the ever-changing migratory flows
• develop common definitions
• develop the use of administrative data and non-traditional data sources for migration statistics

We promote the improvement of data quality for measuring migration by providing technical assistance and facilitating exchange of experience and best practice.
The Steering Group on Migration Statistics provides direction to the work, advances methodological development, and facilitates implementation of methodological guidance. For a list of currently active task forces, click here.
We develop capacity for migration statistics through

• workshops
• the development of a harmonized survey module for measuring migration and remittances in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia
• the Clearing House (database) for Migration Statistics

Resources

Use of new data sources for measuring international migration (2022)

Database on Innovations in Migration Statistics (2022)

Guidance on the use of longitudinal data for migration statistics (2021)

Measuring international labour mobility (2018)

Guidance on data integration for measuring migration (2018)

Defining and measuring circular migration (2016)

Handbook on the Use of Administrative Sources and Sample Surveys to Measure International Migration in CIS Countries (2016)

Measuring change in the socio-economic conditions of migrants (2015)

Analysis of International migration estimates using different length of stay definitions (2012):
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