New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India has remained a leading source of immigrants to developed countries ever since it displaced China during the pandemic, according to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The 2025 edition of the International Migration Outlook said India consolidated its position in 2023 and held a clear lead over all other origin countries in migration to a group of 38 OECD countries, such as the US, the UK, Canada and Australia.

However, the report also pointed to various shifts that are underway: India lost its top country status in 2024 in terms of international student migration to the US and the UK, while China took the lead.

On the other hand, continued high demand for hea...