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Trends in International Migrant Stock: Migrants by Age and Sex

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Variable definition

Variable

Definition

International migrant stock at mid-year by age and sex

Estimates of the international migrant stock by age and sex and by major area, region, country or area.

Total population at mid-year by age and sex (thousands)

Estimates of the total population obtained from World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. The estimates refer to 1 July.

International migrant stock as percentage of the total population by age and sex

Estimated number of international migrants divided by the total population, expressed as a percentage.

Percentage distribution of the international migrant stock by age and sex

Estimated number of international migrants for each age group divided by the total number of international migrants, expressed as a percentage.

Female migrants as a percentage of all international migrants

Percentage of female migrants among all international migrants.

 

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