OECD: Legal migration to wealthy countries falls 1.6% in 2025 on tighter rules

OECD data shows legal migration to developed countries declined for a second consecutive year in 2025, down 1.6% year-on-year, as governments tightened rules for workers, students, and refugees. Despite the dip, migration remains 12% above 2019 levels, indicating a structural shift rather than a reversal. The slowdown reflects a coordinated policy tightening across major destinations, with implications for labor markets and demographic pressures.

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