To gather a broader understanding of the distinct causes of migration, we will examine the four most common types of migration, as categorized by IOM. Push factors are reasons people want to leave their country and pull factors are reasons people want to come into a country.
Quantitative migration data is difficult to gather, and determining the specific push/pull factors that influence an individual’s decision to migrate proves even more challenging. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) defines a migrant as, “A person who moves away from their place of usual residence, whether within a country or across an international border, temporarily or permanently, and for a variety of reasons.” So in layman’s terms, a migrant is a person who moves their home from one place to another. Since the year 2000, the total number of international migrants has increased by 85 million (49%). There were 244 million migrants internationally in 2018, accounting for 3.3% of global population. Why Do People Migrate? The 4 Most Common Types of Migrationīy Rafael Woldeab | OctoHow Do We Define a Migrant?īefore we get into why people migrate, let’s first discuss who we’re talking about.
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