Internal Migration

Definition

Internal migration refers to the movement of people from one area to another within a country. This could be for various reasons such as seeking better job opportunities, escaping conflict or natural disasters, or pursuing higher education.

Analogy

Think of internal migration like rearranging furniture in your house. The furniture (people) is moving around, but it's all staying within the same house (country).

Related terms

Urbanization: This is the process by which towns and cities are formed and grow due to people moving into them, often from rural areas.

Rural-to-Urban Migration: This specific type of internal migration refers to when people move from rural areas (like farms or small towns) into larger urban areas (like cities).

Population Distribution: This term describes how people are spread out across a certain area. In terms of migration, this can change significantly if many people decide to move from one place to another within a country.