Description

This dataset provides a comprehensive record of missing migrants and their tragic journeys towards international destinations , collected by the Missing Migrants Project, an initiative implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) since 2014. The dataset documents deaths and disappearances, shedding light on the challenges migrants face during their journeys. Please note that due to the complexities of data collection, the figures presented are likely an undercount. The dataset serves as a tribute to the individuals who lost their lives, as well as the families and communities impacted by their absence.

Key Features:

• Incident Type: Type of migration incident

• Incident Year: Year when the incident occurred
• Reported Month: Month when the incident was reported
• Region of Origin: Geographical region where the migrants originated
• Region of Incident: Geographical region where the incident occurred
• Country of Origin: Country from which the migrants originated
• Number of Dead: Number of confirmed deceased migrants
• Minimum Estimated Number of Missing: Minimum estimated count of missing migrants
• Total Number of Dead and Missing: Total count of both deceased and missing migrants
• Number of Survivors: Number of migrants who survived the incident
• Number of Females: Number of female migrants involved
• Number of Males: Number of male migrants involved
• Number of Children: Number of children migrants involved
• Cause of Death: Cause of death for the migrants
• Migration Route: Route taken by migrants during their journey (if available)
• Location of Death: Approximate location where the incident occurred
• Information Source: Source of information about the incident
• Coordinates: Geographical coordinates of the incident location
• UNSD Geographical Grouping: Geographical grouping according to the United Nations Statistics Division

Potential Use Cases:

• Migration Patterns Analysis: Explore trends and patterns in migration incidents to understand the most affected regions and routes.

• Gender and Age Analysis: Investigate the demographics of migrants to identify gender and age-related vulnerabilities.
• Survival and Mortality Analysis: Analyze survival rates and causes of death to highlight risks and challenges migrants face.
• Temporal Analysis: Examine incidents over time to identify any temporal patterns or changes.
• Geospatial Analysis: Utilize geographical coordinates to map migration routes and incident locations.

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