Migration in 2019 – numbers worth knowing
Fewer asylum seekers are coming to Germany, yet the number of people in need of protection worldwide continues to rise. Here are some of the key migration facts and figures for 2019.
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Around 7% of children in the EU live in different country to their nationality
EU figures estimate that 6.9 million children in Europe reside in a country different from the one on their passport. Around two-thirds of these hail from outside the bloc. The figures are rising, albeit not that fast.
Seeking asylum in Europe in 2019: Facts and figures
How many people asked for asylum in the European Union? Where did they come from? In what country did they request asylum? Here’s what you need to know about asylum applications in the EU in 2019.
Over 6,300 unaccompanied minors in Italy, UNICEF
There are significantly fewer foreign unaccompanied in Italy right now, compared to 2018 and 2017, according to UNICEF. However, the number of untraceable children and adolescents has remained constant, at more than 5,300 in 2019.
Italy: One in ten residents is a migrant
There were 6,222,000 foreigners residing in Italy as of January 1, 2019, according to a new report. The total population of Italy was 60,360,000. That means that roughly one in ten residents in Italy is a foreigner.
Italy's Lamorgese says 5,940 repatriations in 2019 insufficient
Italian Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese said 5,940 migrants have been repatriated thus far in 2019, a number that she said was "insufficient" and showed that "more intense action on the part of Europe" was needed.
Up to 15,000 stateless people in Italy, UNHCR estimates
Some 732 people are officially recognized as stateless in Italy. But the real number could be between 3,000 and 15,000 people, according to a UNHCR report on statelessness in Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Over 70,000 unaccompanied minors came to Italy between 2014 and 2018
A total of 70,000 unaccompanied minors entered Italy by sea between 2014 and 2018. About 60,000 of them have now become legal adults and need support in their transition to adulthood, according to a new report published by UNICEF, UNHCR, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Border checks in EU countries challenge Schengen Agreement
As large numbers of displaced people arrived in 2015, some Schengen countries reintroduced border checks. Six are extending controls. That's illegal, EU observers say, and it undermines the idea of freedom of movement.
Germany needs immigrants to stay competitive: economist
Economist Herbert Brücker says Germany depends on immigrants. By 2060, the country will need these migrants to stay competitive — and he believes they will contribute to a more diverse and successful society.
African women earn more than male migrants in Europe: UN study
Income inequality is reversed when Africans migrate to Europe, according to a new UN study about the reasons for moving. Although much higher earnings are a factor, intolerance at home often cements the decision.
Fewer migrants issued new stay permits in Italy last year
The number of new stay permits issued to migrants and refugees in Italy decreased in 2018, according to the Italian statistics bureau ISTAT. The number of stay permits issued to asylum seekers went down over 40%.