Tercera encuesta de percepción de la migración en Colombia

The survey, carried out by the Centro Nacional de Consultoría S.A., aimed to assess the Colombian public's perception of migration, integration measures for migrant populations, and evaluate perceptions during the COVID-19 period. The survey involved 2,289 respondents from 91 municipalities across Colombia, including the five major cities: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, and Bucaramanga. The sample was selected using a probabilistic stratified two-stage design with simple random sampling. The stratification separated major cities from the rest of the municipalities in Colombia. The survey found that the perception of migration is segmented among the Colombian population, but overall, it has improved. People aged 34 to 54 and those over 55 years old have more unfavorable perceptions of migration compared to younger individuals. Women showed improved perceptions compared to the previous survey. The high socioeconomic stratum is more open to the integration of migrant populations, whereas the opposite trend was observed in the previous survey. The Caribe region has better indicators of perception, whereas Bogotá and Nororiente have worse indicators. The proximity or knowledge of a migrant implies better perception and favorability towards integration. There is a high consensus on the need to include migrants in healthcare and education systems. The survey also found that there is no complete acceptance of the productive and economic integration of migrants. Respondents were asked if it is necessary and fair for migrants to have access to services, including healthcare and education, in the same conditions as Colombians. The results showed that respondents are divided on this issue, with some agreeing that migrants should have equal access to services and others disagreeing. The survey also explored the perception of migrants' economic contributions to the country. Respondents were asked if they agree that migrants are a human capital that can contribute to the economy. The results showed that respondents are divided on this issue, with some agreeing that migrants can contribute to the economy and others disagreeing. Overall, the survey provides insights into the Colombian public's perception of migration and integration, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement. The findings can inform policies and programs aimed at promoting the integration of migrant populations in Colombia.