What are the push and pull factors?

Push and pull factors are terms used to describe the factors that influence people to migrate from one place to another. Push factors are conditions in a person's origin location that motivate them to leave, while pull factors are conditions in the destination location that attract them. Examples of push factors include:

- Unemployment

- Poverty

- Environmental disasters

- Political instability

- War and violence

Examples of pull factors include:

- Economic opportunities

- Better living conditions

- Educational opportunities

- Political stability

- Family reunification

Push and pull factors are often closely intertwined, and their relative importance can vary depending on the individual and their circumstances. For example, someone may be motivated to leave their origin location due to economic difficulties (a push factor), but also be attracted to the destination location by the promise of better job opportunities (a pull factor).