The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.
This chart shows the shortest distance between the borders of origin and destination countries for all international migrants. The top destination is a neighbouring country.
(For @ourworldindata.org)
The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.
Watch the full animation here
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Watch the full animation here
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