International Migration Outlook 2016
The 2016 edition of the International Migration Outlook analyses recent developments in migration movements and policies in OECD countries and selected non-OECD countries, and looks at the evolution of the labour market outcomes of recent immigrants in OECD countries. The report includes two special chapters: “The economic impact of migration: Why the local level matters” and "International migration following environmental and geopolitical shocks: How can OECD countries respond?", as well as country notes and a statistical annex.
Also available in: French
Spain
As in previous years, Spain recorded net emigration in 2014. However, outflows of foreigners slowed down to 330 600, 28% less than the previous year, while immigration flows increased by 7% to 265 800. Overall, net emigration of foreigners reached 64 800 in 2014, compared with 211 000 in 2013. Net emigration was also observed among Spanish nationals (37 500, compared with 41 000 in 2013). Native-born Spanish nationals accounted for 64% of the emigration flow of nationals, while the remaining third were born abroad and mainly migrated back to their country of origin.
Also available in: French