Outmigration

The process of people leaving a particular region, area, or country to settle in another, often driven by economic, social, or environmental factors.

Brain Drain:

The emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from one place to another, leading to a loss of intellectual capital in the region of origin.

 

Push Factors:

Circumstances or conditions that compel individuals or groups to leave their current location, such as economic instability, political unrest, or environmental disasters.

 

Pull Factors:

Attractive features or opportunities that draw individuals or groups to a new location, including job opportunities, better living conditions, or improved quality of life.

 

Rural Outmigration:

The movement of people from rural areas to urban centers or other regions, often driven by a lack of economic opportunities in rural settings.

 

Urbanization:

The process of population concentration in urban areas, often resulting from rural outmigration and the growth of cities.

 

Remittances:

Money sent by individuals working abroad to their families or communities in their home country, often a significant economic factor for the region of origin.

 

Diaspora:

A scattered population with a common origin, often referring to a community that has migrated and settled in different parts of the world.

 

Asylum Seeker:

An individual who has applied for protection as a refugee in another country but has not yet received a final decision on their claim.

 

Circular Migration:

The temporary and repetitive movement of individuals or groups between their home country and another, often for work or seasonal purposes.