header banner
Infographic

Infographics: The countries most and least accepting of migrants

According to new research from Gallup, many countries on the frontlines of Europe’s migration crisis are among the least-accepting countries worldwide for migrants.
By Republica

According to new research from Gallup, many countries on the frontlines of Europe’s migration crisis are among the least-accepting countries worldwide for migrants. The research found that Macedonia, Montenegro, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and Croatia which are all along the Balkan route for asylum seekers recorded the lowest scores for accepting migrants. Iceland was at the opposite end of the scale, scoring 8.26 out of 9.0. It was followed by New Zealand and Rwanda. Germany which has taken in huge numbers of refugees in recent years came 23rd overall with 7.09. The United States came 18th with 7.27. The United Kingdom came a distant 38th for migrant acceptance, scoring only 6.61 out of 9.0.



Related story

Kidney problem more common in Nepali migrant workers than non-m...

See more on: accepting
Related Stories
OPINION

Keep borders open

WORLD

INFOGRAPHICS: COVID-19 impact in SAARC countries

OPINION

Languaging Research

WORLD

EU needs to stop bickering, support Greece on refu...

Interview

Migration is good. It just has to be done safely

Trending

Top Videos

Bold Preety willing to fight for her musical career

Awareness among people on heart diseases has improved in Nepal’

Print still remains the numbers of one platform

Bringing home a gold medal is on my bucket

What is Nepal's roadmap to sage child rights