Americas

In 2005, there were 51.1 million migrants in the Americas, the vast majority, namely 44.5 million, in North America, and a further 6.6 million in Latin America and the Caribbean. Migrants accounted for 13.5 per cent of the total population in North America and for 1.2 per cent of the total population in Latin America (UN DESA, 2005).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions