Mobility Patterns in the Americas
Mapping mobility in the Americas through administrative data
Human mobility across the Americas is driven by intersecting political, economic, environmental, and policy factors, resulting in complex patterns of migration and mobility. Despite a rich migration data landscape, data is often fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to compare across countries. To help address these gaps, IOM's Lighthouse Programme (Comprehensive Data Initiative in the Americas, implemented with the support of the United States Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration) as part of its work consolidates and harmonizes secondary including administrative data (border entries and exits) already collected by governments into a consolidated regional dataset. This consolidated dataset enables the month-by-month analysis of mobility patterns disaggregated by nationality in the Americas. Data is sourced from publicly accessible government platforms and, in some cases, direct sharing with between IOM and national authorities.
This interactive report presents the consolidated administrative dataset through a dynamic map visualization, allowing users to explore cross-border movement patterns across countries, indicators, and time. The map displays, for each selected country and year, the composition and magnitude of recorded entries, exits, or irregular entries by nationality. Complementing this, the report includes a focused analytical section highlighting key trends in Venezuelan mobility, offering contextual insights to support data interpretation and inform strategic planning.
