There were 216 million immigrants worldwide in 2016, representing 3% of the population. People migrate for various reasons. Europe had the most immigrants, followed by North America. The US had the most immigrants, while Mexico had the most emigrants. An estimated 640 million adults would migrate if they could. The total number of immigrants would make it the fifth most populous country. There were 15.4 million refugees in 2010.
According to the National Organization for Migration, there were an estimated 216 million immigrants – people living permanently outside their home countries – worldwide in 2016. This number represents about 3% of the world’s population. People immigrate for a variety of reasons including seeking better economies, to receive higher education or to escape hostile conditions. Europe had the largest number of immigrants, with around 70 million, followed by North America with around 45 million. The most popular destinations for immigrants in 2010 were the United States, with over 42 million, followed by Russia with over 12 million and Germany with over 10 million. Mexico had the most people who had migrated elsewhere, with nearly 12 million.
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Based on a 2012 survey, an estimated 640 million adults would migrate to another country if they could.
If the total number of immigrants were combined in one area, it would be the fifth most populous country in the world.
In 2010, there were an estimated 15.4 million refugees, or people who fled their home countries due to war or persecution.
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