impacts of migration Flashcards
9 impacts of migration on donor countries
less pressure on limited resources like good quality housing and healthcare allowing living standards to improve.
birth rate is lowered (typically migrants are male) so further reducing strain on resources such as education and health.
migrants often send money home to their families meaning people have more money - helps to improve standard of living in the donor country.
most educated and healthy leave which could hinder development and it tend to be older population that stay behind.
returning migrants return with knowledge and skills.
less money raised in tax revenue for the donor country.
families and communities are affected by separation.
gender imbalances, as it is often males who move.
8 impacts of migration of host countries
The economy of the country often gains, as companies are able to draw upon new pools of skills and talent.
The government receives tax from migrant workers.
Migrant workers carry out jobs that British people will not do due to low wages and unsociable hours, including fish processing, farm work and cleaning.
Public services can benefit, for example there is a high number of foreign nationals working in the UK’s NHS.
The language barrier and cultural differences can lead to racial tension with ethnic groups tending not to integrate which can add to the tension.
Significant immigration may lead to over-crowded, multi occupancy accommodation due to the pressures on housing in certain areas.
The education system may become strained due to the number of children for whom English is not their first language.
A high number of migrants can lead to increased unemployment rates.
