COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp reduction in migration in the world

This is stated in the new report of the organization.

“Migration flows remained stable in 2018 and 2019, but changed markedly in the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the OECD said.

It is noted that the issuance of new documents permitting residence in the territory of the countries decreased by an average of 46%.

It is clarified that, in general, 2020 may become the year when international migration in OECD countries will reach a historical minimum.

Earlier, the OECD estimated the level of decline in world GDP in the event of a second wave of coronavirus.