Movement between Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan is common for trade and refuge. Migration between Venezuela and Colombia, or Guatemala and Mexico, is driven by economic and political forces. Millions migrate within ASEAN countries, such as from Myanmar to Thailand or from Indonesia to Malaysia. Free movement within the EU enables substantial labor migration, particularly from Eastern to Western Europe.
With globalization, climate change, and shifting economic landscapes, migration between neighboring countries is expected to grow. Migration across borders—especially between neighboring states—is a longstanding and essential element of global population dynamics. These patterns reveal how geography, politics, economics, and culture intersect to shape human movement. Understanding why people migrate, how they are received, and what the broader implications are can help governments, organizations, and communities create better policies and more inclusive societies.
