Population - [CASE STUDY] Migration from outside the EU

Question 1

How many people does the EU receive each year from outside it’s borders?

Answer 1

2 million.

Question 2

Where is the migration from and to?

Answer 2

The migration is from Africa to Italy.

Question 3

Why Italy?

Answer 3

• Because it is near Africa.
• It is in the EU.
• Life expectancy of 80.
• Better employment.
• No choice - 2012 Civil War movement in Libya, refugee movement.

Question 4

How many Libyans travelled to Italy in 2012?

Answer 4

23,000 Libyans travelled to Italy in 2012.

Question 5

What were the positives/negatives for Italy?

Answer 5

Positives

• Good for reputation of country.
• Impact on local business’.
• Fill low skilled jobs.

Negatives

• Higher crime rate.
• Libyan’s don’t pay tax.
• Conflict/racism with migrators and locals.
• Increase in unemployment for younger workers.
• Homelessness impacts tourism.

Question 6

What were the positives/negatives for Libya?

Answer 6

Positives

• Money earned can be sent back.

Negatives

• Left with older, less skilled people.
• Population decrease.

Question 7

Name some Push Factors.

Answer 7

• Life expectancy in Libya is 47.
• 2.8% population growth.
• 65% primary school enrollment.
• 2012 was a Civil War in Libya.
• LEDC.

Question 8

Name some Pull Factors.

Answer 8

• Italy is an MEDC.
• 99% primary school enrollment.
• Life expectancy of 80.
• Population growth of 0.3%.
• Better employment.