Migration

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Latest publications on Migration

Mexico | Yearbook of Migration and Remittances 2026

November 4, 2026

The 2026 Yearbook of Migration and Remittances analyzes migration dynamics and remittance flows, focusing on Mexico. It examines U.S. migration policy shifts and explores emerging topics like the link between climate change, migration, and financial inclusion.

Spain | Regularization helped increase affiliations and unemployment in October.

November 4, 2026

Social Security registrations increased by 186,600 and registered unemployment by 43,100, driven by the extraordinary regularization process for immigrants. After seasonal adjustment, the number of Social Security contributors is estimated to have risen by 96,300 and the number of registered unemployed by 10,300.

US | 29.7 million registered voters are Latino, 13.6% of the total

November 3, 2026

Following the drop recorded in August, remittances to Mexico returned to growth in September (+1.6%). The Pew Research Center estimated that 48% of Latino votes in 2024 went to Trump. In the November 2026 elections, Latino voting intent leans more heavily toward Democratic candidates.

Colombia | The reconfiguration of labor participation

October 2, 2026

Colombia's labor participation dropped from 68% to 64% in the last decade, driven by youth. This stems from two factors: more time spent studying (higher tertiary enrollment) and a smaller population share due to demographic aging. Higher inactivity due to studies boosts future human capital.

Spain | Social Security affiliation rebounded in September, ending a positive 3Q26

October 2, 2026

Social Security affiliation increased by 92,300 people and unemployment by 23,600. Adjusted for seasonality, an increase of 103,000 contributors and 9,000 unemployed people is estimated. In 3Q26, employment and unemployment increased by 1.1% quarter-on-quarter CVEC due to the extraordinary regularization of immigrants.

Mexico | After 6 months of increases, remittances fall -3.6%

October 1, 2026

Data from the 2025 EIC indicate that Mexico has 1.88 million remittance-receiving households (4.7% of all households). Of these, 50.8% are headed by women, and 59.5% are located in rural or semi-rural areas. Despite the latter, these households have higher ownership rates for certain household assets.

Spain | Quarterly Labor Market Observatory 2Q2026

September 17, 2026

In this edition of the QLMO, we analyse labour market developments based on data available through Q2 2026. We take stock of the main aggregate indicators and examine occupational exposure to generative AI, as well as its relationship with the occupational structure of employment and labour market entry.

Mexico | Remittances rise for sixth consecutive month, up 3.0% in July

September 1, 2026

Despite these gains, remittances declined by 6.5% in real terms in July, due to inflation and, primarily, the depreciation of the US dollar. Since reaching their peak in July 2022, remittances to Mexico have fallen by 24.8% in real terms, negatively affecting the income of recipient households over the past four years.

Spain | Affiliation and unemployment grew in July, driven by regularization

August 4, 2026

Social Security affiliation increased by 41,700 people and unemployment by 19,500. Seasonally adjusted, an increase of 72,000 contributors and a rise of 14,500 unemployed are estimated. The extraordinary regularization of immigrants may have added 149,200 foreign affiliates and 44,500 unemployed up to July.

Mexico | Through June, remittances mark 5 months of growth

August 3, 2026

In June 2026, remittances to Mexico grew for the fifth consecutive month, reaching $5,471.8 million, a 4.2% year-over-year increase. Most states registered increases. The analysis also addresses new US measures to restrict migrants' financial access.

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