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Propensity for internal migration

The propensity for internal migration, or the rate of internal migration, refers to the number of migrants per 1,000 of the mean population in the area of departure. The propensity for internal migration in some age group indicates the migrants per 1,000 of the mean population in the age group in question.



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Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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