International Migration

Definition

International migration involves individuals or groups moving from one country to another. Reasons for international migration can include seeking employment opportunities, fleeing political unrest or war, or joining family members who have already migrated.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a game of chess and you decide to move your knight piece from one side of the board (one country) over several squares to another side (another country). That's international migration!

Related terms

Immigration: Immigration is when individuals come into a new country with intentions of residing there permanently.

Emigration: Emigration is when individuals leave their home country with intentions of living permanently in another country.

Refugees/Asylum Seekers: These are individuals who have been forced to flee their home countries due to persecution, war, violence or other serious threats.