Migration
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
People move in search of work or economic opportunities, to join family, or to study. Others move to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations. Still others move in response to the adverse effects of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental factors. Is there a migration link to GDP per capita/country?
GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
What causes migration?
Displacement through poverty ( low GDP/capita to high GDP/capita countries) *
See graph below showing -ve migration ( people leaving the countries of low gdp/capita) and +ve migration of people going to higher gdp/capita countries.
Skills shortages/ self interest/ growth
Political and social enconomic factors
Displacement through War
Freedom & safety
Natural disasters
Climate change
Displacement through poverty ( low GDP/capita to high GDP/capita countries) *
See graph below showing -ve migration ( people leaving the countries of low gdp/capita) and +ve migration of people going to higher gdp/capita countries.
Skills shortages/ self interest/ growth
Political and social enconomic factors
Displacement through War
Freedom & safety
Natural disasters
Climate change
