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January 24, 2025 at 02:47 PM
🔆The article summarizes the key findings of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) report on global estimates of international migrant workers.
Key Points:
✅Growth in International Migrants: The number of international migrants in the global workforce has increased to 167.7 million in 2022, with 155.6 million employed.
✅Dominance of Services Sector: The services sector employs the largest proportion of international migrants, with women dominating this sector.
✅High-Income Countries as Destinations: High-income countries continue to be the primary destinations for international migrants.
✅Age and Gender Distribution: Prime-age adults (25-54 years) constitute the majority of international migrant workers. Men continue to outnumber women in the global labor force.
✅Impact of COVID-19: The growth rate of international migrants has slowed down since the COVID-19 pandemic.
✅Possible UPSC Prelims Question:
According to the ILO report, which sector employs the largest proportion of international migrant workers?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Construction
D. Services
Possible UPSC Mains Question:
Discuss the socio-economic implications of international migration on both source and destination countries. Analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with managing international migration flows in the context of globalization and demographic changes.