Internal Migration

How many internally displaced people worldwide were there at the end of 2024?

83.4 million

How many people live outside their home country and are “international migrants”?

300 million+

What type of industries would require people to move more often?

Professional/Business, Technology, Health care

What percentage of people moved every year in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s?

20%

What percentage of people moved every year in the United States in the 1990s?

16%/17%

What percentage of people moved every year in the United States in the 2000s?

13%/14%

What was the internal migration rates in the United States in 2021?

8.4%

What was the internal migration rates in the United States in 2023?

8.4%

Why is there a downward trend in internal migration in the United States?

Aging population, increased homeownership, more dual-career households

When was the People’s Republic of China founded?

1949

What is the hukou system?

China’s way of restricting internal migration via household registration system

What status would children of rural residents in China have?

Also rural because of parents hukou status

What is hypogamy?

Marrying “down” in hukou tatus

What is intraurban mobility?

Migratory behavior within the same city

Why do people do intraurban migration?

Adjust housing

On average, how often do American households move?

Every 5-7 years

What percentage of American household moves are intraurban moves?

50%