causes of growth in lagos

a negative of lagos’ population growth

still has a huge number of people living in shanty towns or slums, together with all of the associated environmental and social problems these areas have.

what are 2 causes of growth?

1. migration

2. natural increase

migration

Lagos experienced an influx of over 7 million people from 1990 to 2004 with many of these from other poor regions.  The migration was driven by rural push factors and urban pull factors.

natural increase

the population of Lagos is increasing naturally, with significantly more births than deaths (due to high birth rates) every year.

young population

lagos has a very young population, so natural increase will continue to add population every year.

rural push factors

things that make people want to leave rural areas

rural push factors

1. farming

2. pollution

3. poor wages

4. boko haram

5. natural increase

farming

has undergone massive changes, increased use of machinery has forced people out of work

natural increase

put a strain on land and services causing them to be unavailable / limited to many people

boko haram

a terrorist organisation that has created instability in the north of nigeria

urban pull factors

factors that attract people to urban areas (factors that encourage people to move to a city)

urban pull factors

1. job opportunities

2. more schools, healthcare facilities and entertainment

3. huge range of industries

4. well connected by air and a massive seaport

job opportunities

in service industries and the manufacturing industries which pay higher wages

huge range of industries

offers a diverse range of job opportunities, which means more options for employment and career growth

well connected by air and a massive seaport

attracts business industries and job opportunities to urban areas, bringing economic benefits