In Europe, migration is typically seen from the standpoint of the receiving countries. Labour migration also has a significant impact on the countries of origin, both positive and negative. The overall impact of migrant workers on their countries of origin varies depending on the circumstances. Read the complete briefing on ‘How labour migration affects countries of origin‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament. Top 20 countries of origin for international migrants in 2024 (in millions) International remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (2000-2024) Top 10 countries receiving international remittances in 2022 (US$ billion)