From rural to urban to megacities

For the first time in history, more people live in cities than in rural communities. In 2014, 54% of the world’s population lived in urban areas. The number of people living in these areas is estimated to amount to 6.4 billion ye

Facts

Why do people move to the city?

• War and violence
• Get a better job
• Being close to family and friends
• Natural disaster and climate change
• Kärlek

 

 

 

 

Facts about migration

• In 2015, there were 250 million international migrants around the world
• 60 per cent move to a country that is similar to the one left behind in terms of development.
• The most common countries to which people emigrate are USA, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Russia and the United Arab Emirates
• People with higher education migrate more than people with lower education