Migration between neighboring countries is one of the most common and enduring patterns of human movement. Whether driven by economic needs, cultural ties, political instability, or environmental pressures, cross-border migration shapes societies on both sides of national boundaries. Migration to nearby nations is often preferred because these journeys are less expensive, less risky, and culturally familiar.
Proximity makes job-seeking more accessible. Migrants often find work in agriculture, construction, domestic services, and manufacturing. Wage differentials between neighboring countries attract workers. Droughts, floods, and resource scarcity can push communities to relocate nearby rather than long distances. Workers from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka often move to India for employment.
