Abstract
This chapter presents a descriptive analysis of migration-related data from Facebook’s Advertising Platform for the African continent. It provides an estimate of the raw number of migrants in Africa, and a disaggregation by country of origin and by sex. According to the data, the total number of “migrants” – Facebook users who “live abroad” in Africa, regardless of the country of origin – is 10.4 million. Analysis hints at the potential value of the data, while also illustrating challenges for any cross-national work, due to the strong heterogeneity of Facebook use. Digital trace data offer an opportunity for migration studies in low- and middle-income country contexts, and can be used to complement rather than replace traditional data sources.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Migration in West and North Africa and across the Mediterranean |
| Subtitle of host publication | Trends, risks, development and governance |
| Editors | Philippe Fargues, Marzia Rango, Emma Borgnas, Irene Schofberger |
| Place of Publication | Geneva |
| Publisher | International Organization for Migration |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Volume | Migration in West and North Africa and across the Mediterranean: Trends, Risks, Developments, Governance |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789290688785 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2020 |
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