Migration patterns and models

Start with migration flows

The mind maps on this page offer different ways into migration patterns. Start with the map about where people migrate for an overview of global migration flows, including long-distance movement, exploration and colonization. Then look at Global migration, which brings together definitions, figures and trends.

For a different perspective, Migration in the past and present covers movement over time. Several maps share this title, so you can open them and compare the points they include. Together, these resources give you a starting point for organizing the patterns shown on the page.

Move from patterns to models

Next, explore the mind map on contemporary patterns. It includes international, inter-regional and intra-regional flows, along with the Lee Migration Model and socioeconomic development. The map titled Migration models offers another place to look for material on models.

The flashcard deck about why migration has become increasingly complex covers source areas, host destinations and regional flows. Use it after the maps to go over these terms, then return to a map and connect the terms with its branches. The map on migration patterns in Ireland also offers a case to explore.

Use maps and questions together

There are no quizzes listed on this page, but you can turn map branches into questions and use them for practice. With a free account, you can make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes, and save your quiz scores. After taking a quiz you have made, return to the relevant map to check any points you missed.

Explore the unit

Migration patterns and models is a section of the Migration unit in Geography. The resources here let you study flows, countries and models within that unit. Choose a map and follow its branches to begin.