India, Nov. 13 -- India remained the leading country of origin for migration to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries in 2024, ahead of China and Colombia, according to the International Migration Outlook 2026 report released by the organisation.

Between 2020 and 2024, around 9.25 lakh Indian citizens acquired the nationality of an OECD member country, The Times of India reported, citing the report.

However, permanent migration to OECD countries followed a downward trend globally, declining by 1.6% in 2025 for the second consecutive year. Despite the fall, the number of new permanent immigrants remained historically high at 6.1 million, 12.5% above the 2019 level.

The International Migration Out...