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How is migration an important component of population change? Distinguish between push and pull factors of migration.
How is migration an important component of population change? Distinguish between push and pull factors of migration.
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Migration changes population distribution and is driven by push and pull factors which explain the reasons for movement.
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
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Migration is an important component of population change because it affects the size, composition, and distribution of populations. It leads to an increase in population in the areas where people move to and a decrease in the areas they leave. Migration influences urbanisation, economic activities, and social structures.
Difference between Push and Pull Factors of Migration:
| Push Factors | Pull Factors |
|---|---|
| Factors that force people to leave their place of residence | Factors that attract people to move to a new place |
| Examples: unemployment, poverty, natural disasters, political instability, war | Examples: better job opportunities, higher living standards, safety, better education and healthcare facilities |
| Negative conditions pushing people away from their origin | Positive conditions pulling people towards a destination |
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