United Nations
UN Report: Internal Migration Surpasses International in Scale
2025-06-01
A new United Nations analysis confirms that movement within national borders now constitutes a larger share of global displacement than cross-border migration, driven by urbanization and climate factors.
Why It Matters
Internal migration profoundly reshapes urban demographics, strains housing and services, and transforms regional identities—yet it receives far less policy attention than international movement.
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