Meta researchers have utilized anonymized data from over 3 billion Facebook users to analyze global migration patterns from January 2019 to December 2022. Their findings indicate significant trends, such as a net migration increase of 39.1 million people in 2022, with notable patterns emerging post-conflict, including a substantial outflow from Ukraine due to the war. This innovative approach presents a solution to the prevalent lack of reliable migration data, providing insights into nationality movements and peak periods following critical events, showing how social media data can transform our understanding of migration dynamics.
The research team analyzed anonymized data from over 3 billion Facebook users to track global migration patterns, revealing the scale and complexity of human movement.
In 2022, the study found that around 39.1 million people migrated globally, highlighting the United States as the leading destination for new migrants.
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