Keeping in Motion or Staying Put: Internal Migration in the United States and China

Abstract

When we discuss migration and compare national trends, the topic most commonly centers on undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers. However, there is also considerable variation in internal migration patterns, with differences found between and within nations. Many factors shape whether, why, and where people relocate. Over the last few decades, the world's two largest economies - the United States and China - have seen domestic migration changes happening in opposite directions. China has become increasingly mobile and experienced urbanization. In contrast, the U.S. has seen a steady decline in the rate at which its population relocates, with cities experiencing net migration losses as citizens leave for suburbs. This paper examines these trends using data from the last decade to compare the two nations in areas of internal migration, urbanization, housing, social mobility, and economic growth.

Analisis Tingkat Kesejahteraan Ekonomi, dan Sikap Sosial terhadap Perlindungan HAM bagi Migran dan Pengungsi di Indonesia

“…Tren historis dalam migrasi internasional telah didominasi oleh perubahan demografis, dan proyeksi untuk abad ke-21 menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan migrasi kemungkinan akan berlanjut (Dao et al, 2021). Pola migrasi internal juga bervariasi antara dan dalam negara-negara, dengan China mengalami urbanisasi dan peningkatan mobilitas, sementara Amerika Serikat telah melihat penurunan relokasi penduduk (Dietz et al, 2023). Migrasi memiliki konsekuensi positif dan negatif, termasuk peningkatan tingkat pendidikan dan budaya, tetapi juga tantangan seperti hilangnya populasi dan urbanisasi paksa (Naydenov, 2018).…”