Migration, identity, and Sovereignty Flashcards
In most advanced economies what % of the population is immigrants?
5%
What % of Japan’s population is immigrants?
1.7%
Why is migration limited in Japan?
Japanese is not an international language + closed door policy towards migrants
By 2060 what will the ratio of workers to retirees in Japan be?
3 workers for every 2 retirees
What is Singapore’s population?
5.7 million
What is Singapore’s stance on immigration?
Open policy towards economic migrants
What is Singapore’s two tier system?
Recognises foreign workers (unskilled workers) and foreign talent (skilled workers)
What is Australia’s stance on immigration?
Very strict policies, based on skills and employment.
In 2013 how many economic migrants entered Australia?
190,000
Until 1973 how did the Australian government select migrants?
Mostly based on race and ethnicity.
In 1978 how much of China’s population lived in cities?
20%
In 2020 how much of China’s population lived in cities
60%
What are the Celtiberian Highlands?
A region east of Madrid facing rapid depopulation
What is the population density in the Celtiberian Highlands?
8 people/ km^2
What effect does rural unemployment have on the Celtiberian highlands?
Many young people migrate to Madrid and Barcelona for employment.
What is the Schengen area?
An area within which member countries have abolished border controls at mutual borders
How many states are in the Schengen area?
29
In 2023 how many illegal immigrants were detected entering the UK?
52,530
What % of illegal immigrants claimed asylum in the UK in 2023?
90%
In the 1990s how much did the number of Mexican workers in the US increase?
2.9 million
How did the US unemployment rate change from 1990-2000
Went down from 6.3% to 3.9%
By what % did the Mexican foreign born population in the US increase during the 90s?
104%
How much did Mexican workers send home in remittances in 2022?
55.9 billion USD
How many ethnic groups are there in the DRC?
240