EGU24-4065, updated on 08 Mar 2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-4065
EGU General Assembly 2024
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Quantifying the Stability of Refugee Populations: A Case Study in Austria

Ola Ali1, Elma Dervic1,2, Rainer Stütz1, Ljubica Nedelkoska1, and Rafael Prieto-Curiel1
Ola Ali et al.
  • 1Complexity Science Hub Vienna, Austria (ola@csh.ac.at)
  • 2Supply Chain Intelligence Institute Austria, Vienna, Austria

The global surge in displacement, with nearly 110 million people uprooted due to violence, underscores the pressing need to comprehend the challenges faced by refugees. Population growth, environmental crises, and political instability contribute to this crisis, projecting an escalating trend in the decades ahead. While hosting countries strive to address concerns related to labour markets, state provisions, and cultural integration, understanding the well-being of refugees upon entry needs to be more adequately explored. This study focuses on refugee stability and integration, employing Austria as a case study. Utilising comprehensive administrative data spanning November 2022 to November 2023, we examine residence movements as a proxy for stability. Our findings reveal a stark contrast in the stability of refugees compared to other migrant groups. Analysing movement profiles, we establish that refugees exhibit significantly higher rates of residential mobility than their counterparts, especially among male refugees. This imbalance persists even when comparing refugees to migrants from top refugee-sending countries without official refugee status. This study contributes valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of refugee stability, shedding light on the enduring challenges faced by this population. By examining movement patterns as a key indicator, we provide a nuanced understanding of the residential experiences of refugees, that can inform targeted policies and interventions for enhanced refugee well-being and integration.

How to cite: Ali, O., Dervic, E., Stütz, R., Nedelkoska, L., and Prieto-Curiel, R.: Quantifying the Stability of Refugee Populations: A Case Study in Austria, EGU General Assembly 2024, Vienna, Austria, 14–19 Apr 2024, EGU24-4065, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-4065, 2024.

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  • CC1: Comment on EGU24-4065, Roman Hoffmann, 26 Apr 2024

    Nice visual presentation of results on poster. Lots of text makes it a bit hard to read.