Population Migration

Definition

Population migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another, either within a country (internal migration) or across national borders (international migration). It can be voluntary or forced and is driven by various factors such as economic opportunities, political instability, and social reasons.

Related terms

Push Factors: Circumstances that 'push' individuals or groups out of their current location, such as poverty, war, persecution, or natural disasters.

Pull Factors: Conditions that attract individuals or groups to move to a particular location, such as job opportunities, higher wages, stability, or better quality of life.

Refugees: People who are forced to leave their home country due to fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.