Import Migration Data

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CSV Import Instructions

Please use the following fields on the CSV header format exactly

Field Descriptions:

  • Year: The calendar year of the data (e.g. 2024).
  • Period: A human‑readable description of the time range (e.g. "June 2024" or "January - June 2024"). (Required if no explicit Period_from/Period_to are provided.)
  • Period_from: The start date of the period in YYYY-MM-DD format. (Optional if Period is provided.)
  • Period_to: The end date of the period in YYYY-MM-DD format. (Optional if Period is provided.)
  • SourceCountry: The country of origin for the migration. (Must match a valid country name.)
  • DestinationCountry: The destination country for the migration. (Must match a valid country name.)
  • MovementType: The type of migration movement (e.g. "Deportation Movement", "Asylum Movement").
  • Count: The number of people involved in the movement.
  • IncidentDetails: Additional details about the incident. (Optional)
  • PrimaryMode: The main mode of transportation (e.g. Land, Air, Sea). (Optional)
  • EntryPointBorder: The border or entry point used (e.g. "Not specified" or a specific border crossing). (Optional)
  • ReasonForMovement: The reason for the migration movement (e.g. "Forced return / deportation").
  • Latitude: The latitude coordinate (optional).
  • Longitude: The longitude coordinate (optional).

Note: You must provide either the Period field or both Period_from and Period_to. If date parsing fails, that record will not be imported.