Migrant workers key to global labour market, ILO urges policy changes

International migrants play a crucial role in global labour market, accounting for 4.7 per cent of the global labour force in 2022.
Most migrants were employed in high-income countries, and migrant women faced higher unemployment than migrant men.
The ILO report highlights the need for policies to ensure decent work, equitable opportunities, and protection for migrants.

​International migrants play a crucial role in global labour market, accounting for 4.7 per cent of the global labour force in 2022.
Most migrants were employed in high-income countries, and migrant women faced higher unemployment than migrant men.
The ILO report highlights the need for policies to ensure decent work, equitable opportunities, and protection for migrants.