NSO Nationwide Migration Survey (2026–27)

Conducted By

National Statistics Office (NSO)

Duration

July 2026 – June 2027

Objectives

Study:

• Rural–Urban migration
• Inter-state migration
• Seasonal migration
• Return migration
• Labour mobility
• Remittance flows

Important PLFS 2020–21 Data

• Overall migration rate: 28.9%
• Male migration: 10.7%
• Female migration: 47.9%
• Rural migrants: 26.8%

Key Facts

• 86.8% of female migration due to marriage
• 22.8% of male migration due to employment

UPSC Theme

Migration & Labour Economics