A recent study by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) shows that refugees move nearly four times more often than other migrants in Austria, signaling greater instability. Gender and country of origin significantly influence this mobility. Though based on an Austrian case study, its findings are globally relevant, especially given the rising number of migrants worldwide, according to the researchers.
Housing Mobility as an Indicator
Gender and Country of Origin
Top churning moves from both the refugee and non-refugees populations: The majority of "churning movers"—individuals who relocate particularly often within the same district, signaling an unstable living situation— among the refugee population came from Syria (41%), followed by Ukraine (17%) and Afghanistan (12%). In the non-refugee population, Romania has the highest percentage of churning moves (11.5%), while the rest are less than or equal to 11%.