🇵🇰 Pakistan
Over 1.6 million people left Pakistan in 2023 due to rising unemployment, inflation, and political instability. Many seek work in Gulf countries, Europe, and North America, driven by the hope for financial security and better living conditions.
🇸🇩 Sudan
The civil conflict and humanitarian crisis triggered by war between military factions forced more than 1.3 million Sudanese to flee. Many crossed borders into neighboring African countries or sought asylum overseas.
🇮🇳 India
Nearly one million Indians emigrated in 2023, mainly for education and high-skilled work opportunities. The growing tech diaspora continues to settle in the U.S., Canada, the UAE, and Australia, among others.
🇨🇳 China
With over half a million people leaving, China is seeing a surge in emigration due to economic uncertainty, strict political control, and limited freedom. Many Chinese emigrants target the U.S., Japan, and Southeast Asia.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Around 550,000 Bangladeshis moved abroad, mainly as part of labor migration trends to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Workers are drawn by higher wages and more stable job markets.
🇳🇵 Nepal
More than 410,000 Nepalis emigrated in 2023. With limited domestic opportunities, many citizens—especially young men—travel to Gulf nations, Malaysia, and India for construction, service, and manual labor jobs.
🇹🇷 Türkiye (Turkey)
Approximately 318,000 Turks left the country amid rising economic challenges, inflation, and concerns over political freedom. The emigration includes skilled professionals, students, and entrepreneurs.
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Ravaged by war since 2022, Ukraine saw around 300,000 more citizens leave in 2023, joining millions already displaced across Europe. The war continues to drive both temporary and permanent migration.
🇧🇷 Brazil
Roughly 240,000 Brazilians emigrated last year due to economic instability, safety concerns, and lack of job opportunities. Many are settling in Portugal, the U.S., and parts of Europe.
🇵🇠Philippines
With a long-standing culture of labor migration, the Philippines saw around 164,000 people move abroad in 2023. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are a crucial part of the economy, working in healthcare, hospitality, and construction globally.
