According to the International Migration report from the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, in 2006 there were an estimated 190,634,000 immigrants around the world. That is close to 3% of the world population. As discussed in the south in the hearth of the north, over 61% are settled in the more developed countries.
I’ve used the data available to create the interactive visualization below. Play with the configuration of the map using the Total number of migrants AND the same as a percentage of the total population to color the countries.
While there is no surprise to the fact that the United States accepts the highest number of migrants (38M), powering a very diverse society that serves as launchpad for products and services aimed at a global audience, we must wonder if a similar effect can be perceived in the cases of Russia (12M) and Germany (10M).
When analyzing the data as percentages of total population the immediate focus of attention is the middle east, using its riches to attract migrants. Just consider the United Arab Emirates, where 71% of the population are immigrants.
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An excellent article. I find it amazing to comprehend the volume of human traffic that migrates around the world. It is interesting the affect this has on the individuals and societies they intergrate into.
As the seperate elements faid into a myriad of cultures and perspectives, I wonder what tommorows society will be.
A browse around the internet will provide testament to the move toward collaborative society. I wonder if more people move online than they do physically.
Just a thought.