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MTM implements the Return Migrants Survey in Kyrgyzstan with international return migrants in various locations including seven regions and two cities. The selection of survey locations was informed by the findings of MTM’s Baseline Mobility Assessment (BMA) on return migrants. The survey questionnaire drew upon IOM's previous studies in Central Asia and consultations with both internal and external experts. It covered a range of topics including socio-economic profiles, migration experiences, employment status, remittances, as well as identifying needs and vulnerabilities.
In the fourth round of the survey conducted across seven oblasts and two cities, 3,281 return migrants were interviewed. The key findings reveal significant insights into their circumstances. The majority of return migrants (83%) came from the Russian Federation. Moreover, 39 per cent of the respondents reported having attained an upper secondary education level, while 35 per cent of the respondents identified themselves as the primary breadwinner for their families. While a notable portion (40%) of interviewed return migrants had intention to migrate again, 30 per cent planned to stay in Kyrgyzstan without any plans to migrate again. Twenty-three per cent of return migrants reported having previously worked in the construction sector before returning to Kyrgyzstan.