Push factors refer to the negative conditions or difficulties in a person’s current location that drive them away to migrate to another place. These factors make the current location less attractive and compel people to seek better opportunities elsewhere.
Examples of push factors include:
- Economic hardship: Lack of employment opportunities, low wages, or poor economic conditions in the area.
- Political instability: War, violence, political persecution, or government repression.
- Environmental factors: Natural disasters (e.g., floods, earthquakes, droughts) or harsh climates that make living difficult.
- Social factors: Discrimination, lack of access to healthcare, education, or social services.
- Overpopulation: High population density causing scarcity of resources like land, water, and food.
