Importance of migration

• $2.4 billion in remittances (0.1% of GDP)
• Key sectors in agriculture and manufacturing are growing (Primary and Secondary sectors)
• Highly skilled economic migrants from Japan, Portugal and USA = reduces gaps in labour market = helps Brazilian economy to grow and diversify
• Brazils membership to MERCOSUR has created political stability + citizens of MERCOSUR states have freedom of movement between states
• MERCOSUR migrants can stay/ be employed for 2 years in another member state without needing a visa = regular flow of people = governments cooperate = stable political environment