Debunking the Migration Crisis Myth

One common left-wing and right-wing myth is the idea of an unprecedented global migration crisis. This myth assumes that migration is at an all-time high and out of control. However, data reveals a more nuanced perspective. International migrants make up only about 3% of the world population, a figure that has remained stable for the past 50 years. The percentage of refugees is even smaller, at roughly 0.3% of the global population. Similarly, illegal migration is not as massive as believed, with statistics showing that 9 out of 10 Africans who migrate to Europe do so legally. While local problems may exist, the overall idea of an overwhelming wave of people is not supported by data.