Immigration Push vs Pull Factors

The Democratic Republic of Congo is known for being one of the worst countries in the world for healthcare. There are not enough doctors and people die of diseases that could be cured. Therefore, many people escape to other countries to find better medicine and care. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

The education system in Ethiopia does not allow for everyone to learn, so families are leaving to find better education for their children. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Canada provides the best healthcare in the world to its citizens. Many people from around the world move to Canada for medical care and medicine. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Push factors are....

• good things that draw a person to another country
• reasons that drive a person out of their country
• reasons people migrate to a new area

Famine, or lack of food, in Somalia is causing many deaths and malnutrition. Somalis leave the country to find food. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Currently, South Sudan is in the middle of a civil war. Over 400,000 people have died since 2013 and there are an estimated 2.24 million people in refugee camps. These refugees are fleeing the violence and their destroyed homes. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Germany offers opportunities for greater wealth. Many people go to Germany to have a better life. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

The United States has enough food available for its citizens and even others around the world. There is no food shortage and people are able to eat good, healthy food. Many people come to the United States for its food security. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Immigration is

• returning to your home after an extended vacation

• leaving your home for an extended vacation

• permanently moving to another country

• belief that native-born Americans are superior to others

Finland is known as having one of the most fair governments in the world. The people have a voice and they are looked after and supported. Many immigrants come to Finland for the fair government and a better life. Is this a Push Factor or a Pull Factor?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor