Understanding Population and Migration: Key Concepts
Understanding Population and Migration
Population Basics
Population: The number of people living in a certain area.
Reasons for Population Growth
- More resources available.
- More births than deaths.
- Better healthcare leading to longer lifespans.
Population Distribution and Density
Population distribution: How people are spread out across an area.
Population density: How crowded a place is.
Sparsely populated: An area with few people.
Densely populated: An area with many people.
Birth and Death Rates
Birth rate: The number of babies born in a country per 1,000 people per year.
Death rate: The number of deaths in a country per 1,000 people per year.
Migration
Migration: The movement of people in and out of an area.
Migrant: A person who moves from one place to live in another.
Reasons for Migration
- Better job opportunities with higher pay.
- Improved economy.
- Increased safety.
- Better education.
- Proximity to family.
Types of Migration
- Rural to urban: Migration from the countryside to cities and towns.
- Internal: Movement within a country.
- International: Movement from one country to another.
- Seasonal: Temporary movement for a short period.
- Forced: Movement due to external pressures.
- Voluntary: Movement by choice.
Push and Pull Factors
Push factors: Lack of hospitals, war, drought, low-paying jobs, famine, tectonic hazards.
Pull factors: Job opportunities, higher pay, schools, good healthcare, entertainment, better lifestyle, proximity to family.
Understanding Population and Migration
Population Basics
Population: The number of people living in a certain area.
Reasons for Population Growth
- More resources available.
- More births than deaths.
- Better healthcare leading to longer lifespans.
Population Distribution and Density
Population distribution: How people are spread out across an area.
Population density: How crowded a place is.
Sparsely populated: An area with few people.
Densely populated: An area with many people.
Birth and Death Rates
Birth rate: The number of babies born in a country per 1,000 people per year.
Death rate: The number of deaths in a country per 1,000 people per year.
Migration
Migration: The movement of people in and out of an area.
Migrant: A person who moves from one place to live in another.
Reasons for Migration
- Better job opportunities with higher pay.
- Improved economy.
- Increased safety.
- Better education.
- Proximity to family.
Types of Migration
- Rural to urban: Migration from the countryside to cities and towns.
- Internal: Movement within a country.
- International: Movement from one country to another.
- Seasonal: Temporary movement for a short period.
- Forced: Movement due to external pressures.
- Voluntary: Movement by choice.
Push and Pull Factors
Push factors: Lack of hospitals, war, drought, low-paying jobs, famine, tectonic hazards.
Pull factors: Job opportunities, higher pay, schools, good healthcare, entertainment, better lifestyle, proximity to family.
Understanding Population and Migration
Population Basics
Population: The number of people living in a certain area.
Reasons for Population Growth
- More resources available.
- More births than deaths.
- Better healthcare leading to longer lifespans.
Population Distribution and Density
Population distribution: How people are spread out across an area.
Population density: How crowded a place is.
Sparsely populated: An area with few people.
Densely populated: An area with many people.
Birth and Death Rates
Birth rate: The number of babies born in a country per 1,000 people per year.
Death rate: The number of deaths in a country per 1,000 people per year.
Migration
Migration: The movement of people in and out of an area.
Migrant: A person who moves from one place to live in another.
Reasons for Migration
- Better job opportunities with higher pay.
- Improved economy.
- Increased safety.
- Better education.
- Proximity to family.
Types of Migration
- Rural to urban: Migration from the countryside to cities and towns.
- Internal: Movement within a country.
- International: Movement from one country to another.
- Seasonal: Temporary movement for a short period.
- Forced: Movement due to external pressures.
- Voluntary: Movement by choice.
Push and Pull Factors
Push factors: Lack of hospitals, war, drought, low-paying jobs, famine, tectonic hazards.
Pull factors: Job opportunities, higher pay, schools, good healthcare, entertainment, better lifestyle, proximity to family.