What is internal migration? | Migrants on the margins
Summary
TLDRBy 2050, cities are projected to house 70% of the world's population, with 5.2 billion urban residents. Migration, both international and internal, is driving this urbanization, influenced by factors like economic opportunities, social conditions, and environmental pressures. The growth of medium and small cities, particularly in developing countries, is outpacing that of mega-cities. This urban expansion brings challenges like inequality and environmental strain, prompting the need for sustainable development to ensure inclusive, safe, and resilient cities by 2030.
Takeaways
- 🌏 By 2050, 70% of the world's population will be urban, with 5.2 billion people living in cities.
- 📈 Urban growth is driven by natural increase and migration, including both international and internal movements.
- 🏙️ Internal migration, particularly within low-income developing countries, is a significant factor in urban population growth.
- 🌍 International migration involves moving between countries, such as from the UK to Spain.
- 🚶♂️ Internal migration refers to movement within the same country, often from rural to urban areas.
- 🔄 Migration can be voluntary or forced, with reasons ranging from economic to environmental factors.
- 🏙️🌳 Mega-cities like Delhi, Beijing, and Sao Paulo are well-known examples of urbanization, but smaller cities are growing faster.
- 📊 Cities with populations between 1 to 5 million account for 59% of the world's urban population and are the fastest growing.
- 🌐 South-South migration, movement between developing countries, is a notable trend in global urbanization.
- 📈 Over the next 30 years, more than 1.5 billion people are projected to move into cities, particularly in Africa and Asia.
- 🏡 Migration can improve lives by providing access to jobs, education, and health services but also poses challenges to cities.
- 🛑 Cities need to adapt to the challenges of internal migration, as outlined by the Sustainable Development Goal 11, aiming for inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments by 2030.
Q & A
What percentage of the world's population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050?
-By 2050, it is projected that 70 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas, up from 54 percent currently.
What are the two types of migration mentioned in the script?
-The two types of migration mentioned are international migration, which involves moving from one country to another, and internal migration, which is the movement of people within the same region or country.
What is the difference between forced migration and other types of migration?
-Forced migration occurs when people have no choice but to move due to factors such as conflict, development policies, or natural disasters. It is different from other types of migration which may be voluntary and driven by economic, social, or personal reasons.
How many people are projected to move into cities in the next 30 years?
-Over the next 30 years, more than 1.5 billion people are projected to move into cities, which equates to more than 50 million people per year.
What are mega-cities and which cities are examples mentioned in the script?
-Mega-cities are urban areas with a population of more than 10 million. Examples mentioned in the script include Delhi, Beijing, and Sao Paulo.
What percentage of the world's urban population is accounted for by medium and small cities, and why are they significant?
-Medium and small cities, which are not the capital and have a population between 1 to 5 million, account for 59% of the world's urban population. They are significant because they are the fastest-growing segment of urban areas.
What is the term used to describe migration between low-income developing countries?
-The term used to describe migration between low-income developing countries is 'South-South migration'.
How many internal migrants are there worldwide, and what challenges does this number present?
-There are approximately 740 million internal migrants worldwide, although the actual number is likely to be much higher due to difficulties in capturing data on these movements.
How can migration impact the lives of individuals who move to cities?
-Migration can impact individuals by offering them access to jobs, education, and health services, potentially enhancing their lives. However, it may also lead to challenges such as inequality, exclusion, and deprivation, especially if they face poor housing conditions or tensions with existing residents.
What is the Sustainable Development Goal number 11, and how does it aim to address urban challenges related to internal migration?
-Sustainable Development Goal number 11 aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable for all by 2030. It addresses urban challenges by promoting development that can accommodate the influx of internal migrants without compromising the well-being and sustainability of urban areas.
How does the experience of migration impact people on a personal level?
-The experience of migration can impact people by potentially enhancing their lives through new opportunities or refuge. However, for others, it may lead to feelings of insecurity, inability to integrate into new communities, or becoming trapped without the means to return to their previous lives.
Outlines
🌆 Urbanization and Migration Trends
The first paragraph discusses the rapid urbanization of the world's population, with an expected increase to 70% by 2050, totaling 5.2 billion urban residents. It explains the two main drivers of this growth: natural population increase and migration. The paragraph distinguishes between international and internal migration, providing examples and discussing the various reasons for migration, including economic, social, political, and environmental factors. It also touches on the concept of forced migration due to conflict, development policies, and natural disasters. The script highlights the projected migration into cities, especially in Africa and Asia, and the rise of mega-cities and smaller urban centers. It also addresses the challenges and impacts of urbanization on social, economic, and environmental fronts, including inequality, informal employment, and access to services. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing the importance of sustainable development goal 11 to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Urbanization
💡Migration
💡Natural Increase
💡Internal Migration
💡International Migration
💡Forced Migration
💡Mega Cities
💡South-South Migration
💡Sustainable Development Goal 11
💡Inequality
💡Environmental Pressure
Highlights
By 2050, 70 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas, doubling the current 54 percent.
Urban growth is driven by natural increase and migration.
Migration includes two types: international and internal.
International migration refers to moving from one country to another, such as from the UK to Spain.
Internal migration is the movement within the same country, like from rural to urban areas.
Reasons for migration include economic, social, political, or environmental factors.
Forced migration is a result of conflict, development policies, and natural disasters.
Over the next 30 years, more than 1.5 billion people are projected to move into cities.
Mega-cities like Delhi, Beijing, and Sao Paulo are the most visible face of urbanization.
Medium and small cities account for 59% of the world's urban population and are the fastest growing.
South-South migration refers to migration between low-income developing countries.
Approximately 740 million people are internal migrants worldwide, with actual numbers likely higher.
Migration can enhance lives through access to jobs, education, and health services.
Migration may also cause social, economic, and environmental pressures on cities.
Social issues from migration can include inequality, exclusion, and deprivation.
Economically, migration can lead to informal and precarious employment.
Environmental concerns include unreliable or unaffordable water and energy for poorer communities.
Migration impacts individuals, potentially leading to integration challenges and insecurity.
Sustainable Development Goal 11 aims to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030.
The Global Learning Program supports teaching and learning of development and global issues.
Transcripts
the world's population is increasingly
urban cities are home to 54 percent of
the world's population by 2050 that
figure will rise to 70 percent with 5.2
billion urban residents urban growth in
population occurs as a result of the
natural increase between birth and
deaths and migration to towns and cities
migration is the movement of people from
one place to another there are two types
of migration pre international and
internal international migration is when
people move from one country to another
for example from the UK to Spain
internal migration is the movement of
people within the same region or country
for example from rural to urban areas
these moves whether international or
internal can be long or short-term
there are many reasons for migration
economic social political or
environmental for some people they have
no choice in their journey they have to
move this is called forced migration it
can occur as a result of conflict
development policies and natural
disasters in the next 30 years more than
1.5 billion people more than 50 million
a year are projected to move into cities
in Africa and Asia mega cities with a
population of more than 10 million such
as Delhi Beijing in Sao Paulo been the
most visible face of urbanization but
medium and small cities that are not the
capital and have a population between 1
to 5 million people account for 59% the
world's urban population and are the
fastest growing this urban growth has
two important trends firstly internal
migration is occurring in small and
medium cities in low-income developing
countries
secondly migration is taking place
between such countries this is known as
south south migration it is estimated
that there are approximately 740 million
internal migrants worldwide though
actual numbers are likely to be much
higher as it is often difficult to
capture data on these movements less
economically developed countries and
regions migration may enhance people's
lives through access to jobs education
and health services creating the diverse
societies and labor needed to economic
growth
however migration may also put social
economic and environmental pressure on
already stressed cities example socially
it may generate inequality exclusion and
deprivation as a result of poor quality
housing in tensions between new and
existing residents
economically employment maybe informal
and precarious which creates an equal
access to services such as health care
and education in communities
particularly for young people
environmentally water and energy
security may not be reliable or be easy
to access or be affordable for poorer
communities not only does migration
impact cities but the experience of
migration impacts people themselves for
many seeking new prospects or refuge
moving may enhance their lives however
be for others migration may lead to them
becoming trapped unable to fully
integrate into new communities through
increasing insecurity unable to return
to their previous lives so how can
cities adapt to new urban challenges of
internal migration this is being
addressed by a sustainable development
goal number 11 which aims to make cities
and human settlements inclusive safe
resilient and sustainable for all by
2030 pre this animation is funded by the
Global Learning Program support your
teaching and learning of development and
global issues by visiting
関連する他のビデオを見る
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MjQGfbXP3Qs/hq720.jpg)
Migrações internas - Brasil Escola
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m45SshJqOP4/hq720.jpg)
How we design and build a smart city and nation | Cheong Koon Hean | TEDxSingapore
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oFdNaEiVDI4/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEXCJADEOABSFryq4qpAwkIARUAAIhCGAE=&rs=AOn4CLDGLVvaARU01iEj56JJ_RcILv_f0g)
GEO XII. 9. Teori Keruangan Kota (Konsentris, Sektoral, Intiganda).
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xLhNP0qp38Q/hq720.jpg)
The Industrial Revolution (18-19th Century)
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yw3RWHKUK9M/hq720.jpg)
La città continuerà ad essere un luogo di relazioni? con Carlo Ratti - Audi We Generation S1E2
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hQwVSowv5B0/hq720.jpg)
Em poucos anos, China se torna a terra do trem-bala
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)