Stock Estimate. In 2012, the total number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) worldwide was 10.48 million. Out of the 10.48 million, 4.9 million were permanent (immigrants, dual citizens or legal permanent residents whose stay do not depend on work contracts), 4.2 million were temporary (persons whose stay overseas is employment-related, and who are expected to return at the end of their work contracts), and 1.3 million were irregular (those not properly documented or without valid residence or work permits, or who are overstaying in a foreign country). In 2011, the total number of OFWs worldwide was 10.45 million, less than 1% lower than the 2012 figure. From 2007 to 2012, the total number of OFWs rose by 35%. >>read complete document
