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The OECD manages two different databases dedicated to international migration. The International Migration Database  provides with series for the last 10 years. The second one (Database on Immigrants in OECD countries ) compiles OECD population censuses data to provide comparable stocks of migrants by detailed country of birth and other variables.

The OECD also proceeds to methodological works on the standardisation of statistics on permanent-type migration  and on the estimation of the foreign-born population .

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The Database on International Migration - 2009 Edition

08-Apr-2009

NEW! The database on International Migration is LIVE. The tables contain data on foreign and foreign-born population, migration flows, naturalisations and labour market outcomes.

Keep doors open to migrant workers to meet long-term labour needs, says OECD

30-Jun-2009

The economic crisis is likely to cause the first major fall in the number of migrants coming to work in OECD countries since the 1980s, according to a new OECD report. This is already happening, for example, in Ireland, Spain and the UK, which were among the countries first hit by the downturn.

The Database on Immigrants in OECD countries (DIOC) is LIVE

22-May-2008

The new Database on Immigrants in OECD Countries (DIOC) provides comprehensive and comparative information on a broad range of demographic and labour market characteristics of immigrants living in OECD countries.

Helping immigrants integrate better into society must become a priority, says OECD Secretary-General

20-Feb-2008

OECD governments need to do more to help immigrants integrate and make better use of their skills, according to OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
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