Gender Pay Gap by Region
Immigration peaked in 2016 with around 163,000 individuals and showed a notable increase to around 116,000 in 2024.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- Immigration peaked in 2016 with around 163,000 individuals and showed a notable increase to around 116,000 in 2024.
- Emigration reached approximately 86,000 in 2024, a significant rise compared to earlier years.
- The employment rate for those aged 20-64 was highest in 2022 at 81%, while long-term unemployment for ages 25-65 decreased to around 3% in 2023.
Analysis
From 2015 to 2024, immigration patterns displayed fluctuations, peaking in 2016 with around 163,000 immigrants. After a decline, numbers rebounded to around 116,000 in 2024. In contrast, emigration has been on an upward trajectory, increasing from approximately 55,800 in 2015 to around 86,000 by 2024, indicating a growing trend of individuals leaving the country.
Employment rates for those aged 20-64 showed a gradual increase until 2022, reaching around 81%, before dipping slightly to approximately 80% in 2024. Meanwhile, long-term unemployment rates for those aged 25-65 showed a positive decline, dropping to around 3% in 2023, before slightly increasing to about 3.3% in 2024. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the labor market and population movements within the country.