This article discusses measurements of international migration in Latin American and Caribbean countries until 2010. It presents an overview based on the analysis of ten population censuses, which completed the survey phase by mid-2012. The censuses are described in relation to their strengths and limitations, and are compared with previous practices, international recommendations, and adopted modalities. The article also points out the emergence of new topics of interest, such as inquiries by emigrants.
Measurement of international migration; Latin American and Caribbean countries; 2010 population censuses