International Migration Outlook 2023
The 2023 edition of International Migration Outlook analyses recent developments in migration movements and the labour market inclusion of immigrants in OECD countries. It also monitors recent policy changes in migration governance and integration in OECD countries. This edition includes two special chapters on the labour market integration of migrant mothers and on fertility patterns among migrant populations in OECD countries. The Outlook also includes country notes and a detailed statistical annex.
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Ireland
In 2021, Ireland received 38 000 new immigrants on a long-term or permanent basis (including changes of status and free mobility), ‑10% compared to 2020. This figure comprises 54.8% immigrants benefitting from free mobility, 33.8% labour migrants, 6.9% family members (including accompanying family) and 4.5% humanitarian migrants. Around 11 000 permits were issued to tertiary-level international students. In addition, 6 100 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2021, a ‑25% decrease compared to 2020. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.
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