Citizen zero Nov 20, 2009
Note too that the "no net migration" projection doesn't mean no migration, it just means no more people coming in than going out ... Compared to which, the "no net migration" removes about 200,000 people at almost every age up to about 60 ... Seems another option would be no net migration combined with an increase in the retirement age - this would mean the reduction in those aged 20-65 could be offset by those aged 65-70 (say) carrying on working, and there would be no need for migrants to fill... (BBC News -- UK)
On a per capita basis, welcome Nov 14, 2009
Strong net migration inflows also helped to support the housing market, heading off a confidence-shaking fall in house prices (whether falling house prices is such a bad thing depends on your point of view). In theory at least, more migrants means more houses are built and more money spent decorating, furnishing and living in them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
UK to 'tighten' migration rules Nov 13, 2009
The prime minister said net migration was already being cut and that these changes would ensure this continues while maintaining "flexibility". He also promised to make it harder for illegal workers to enter the UK by obtaining student visas. (BBC News -- Europe)
Home-Building Approvals in New Zealand Rise as Rates, Demand Spur Recovery Oct 30, 2009
The pace of increases is not substantial, but is in line with what would be expected given the increase in house sales, low interest rates and improvement in net migration, said , an economist at ANZ National Bank Ltd. in Wellington. New Zealands dollar bought 73. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Census: 'Brain gains' for high-tech cities Oct 28, 2009
Net migration among population 25 years and over who moved from different counties within the same state, bachelors degree or higher, by major metropolitan area, 2006- REMOVES "who moved from different counties within the same state" text per DC request; Net migration among population 25 years and over, bachelors degree or higher, by major metropolitan area, 2006. Census data released Tuesday offer the first detailed look at U.S. migration data, broken down by education and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The BNP's constituency can't be dismissed Oct 26, 2009
Nonetheless that policy of unfettered immigration might account for the gradual increase in immigration since 1998 and the increase in overall net migration over the last 11 years ... Net migration between 1998 and 2008, mostly from the Indian sub-continent and more specifically India and Pakistan plus another large group from parts of Africa, totalled 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New Zealand's Annual Immigration Growth Accelerates to Highest in 5 Years Oct 21, 2009
The increase in net migration continues to underpin housing demand, said , an economist at ASB Bank Ltd. in Auckland. The pace over the past few months is consistent with our expectation that the annual inflow will peak around 22,000 early next year. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Forbes: American cities that are on the rise Oct 12, 2009
" But, he says, as older Americans have put off retirement, the cost of living has grown and the economy and job market have deflated, the state's growth is finally slowing down. Because these numbers only reflect the past year, they don't illustrate long-term trends. But they do show that Florida's appeal remains strong. "Newcomers there are still a substantial part of the population," says Frey. More from Forbes.comClick links below for slideshows Industry and population As a... (MSNBC -- Business)
Columbus area holding its own on migration Oct 1, 2009
That net migration loss didn t translate to a population loss for Ohio, which has about 11 ... The state s biggest source of net migration losses was Florida, followed by Texas, which saw a net gain of 2,799 Ohioans in 2008. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Rudd's got a big one... on population Sep 23, 2009
Japan's population, in particular, is shrinking rapidly, due to low fertility rates and low net migration. As a consequence, it's population is also aging at a rapid rate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Melbourne's population hits 4 million Sep 23, 2009
The says Australia's annual net migration soared in the first three months of this year to 278,000 - up from just 100,000 five years ago. Annual population growth was estimated at 439,000, almost double the level of five years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oz population growth set to touch 22m Sep 23, 2009
Bureau of Statistics has said Australia's annual net migration soared in the first three months of this year to 278,000 - up from just 100,000 five years ago. Annual population growth was estimated at 439,000, almost double the level of five years ago. (India Times, India)
Population boom prompts fears for pension system Sep 18, 2009
The projected blowout will be attributed to more women of child-bearing age, higher fertility rates and increased net migration. The report also will forecast that 22 per cent of the population will be aged over 65 by 2049, compared with 13 per cent today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Report urges more thorough ICE detention records Sep 10, 2009
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New Zealand's Recession Probably Over, Expansion Likely, Treasury Says Sep 7, 2009
Net migration has risen and is one factor alongside the improved global outlook and higher confidence which will lead us to revise up our forecasts, the Treasury said. Signs of renewed growth mean the labor market wont deteriorate as much as expected, the Treasury said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Young Britons give birth to huge population boom Aug 29, 2009
Roma Chappell, an ONS statistician, said: ''For the first time in a decade, natural change exceeded net migration as the main driver of population change. That's actually quite exciting because it's the highest fertility rate we have seen in the UK for some time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Population rise at 47-year high Aug 28, 2009
Mr Woolas said this fall in net migration was proof that "only those that Britain needs can come" into the country ... But Labour MP Frank Field and Tory Nicholas Soames, members the Cross Party Group on Balanced Migration, issued a joint statement saying the fall in net migration may well be temporary. (BBC News -- UK)
Boardwalk REIT Announces Solid Second Quarter Financial Results; FFO Per Unit up 16.7% and DI Per Unit up 14.8% YOY; and Maintains Monthly Per Unit Distributions for August, September and October 2009 Aug 14, 2009
4% Q1 2009 Q1 2008 Q1 2009 Q1 2008 Q1 2009 Q1 2008 Net Inter- provincial Migration -16 1,844 7,144 2,761 545 1,439 Net Inter- national Migration 12,911 11,422 8,801 8,136 1,964 1,194 Total Net Migration 12,895 13,266 15,945 10,897 2,509 2,633 May 2008 May 2007 May 2008 May 2007 May 2008 May 2007 to to to to to to May 2009 May 2008 May 2009 May 2008 May 2009 May 2008 Average Weekly Wages Growth 1 ... 4% Q1 2009 Q1 2008 Q1 2009 Q1 2008 Net Inter- provincial Migration -5,015 -4,020 -2,016 -1,772... (PR Newswire)
US Immigration Policy Likely to Boost Population Aug 12, 2009
By mid-century the US population is projected to reach 439 million, assuming current annual net migration of about 1. 3 million increasing gradually to 2 million (Figure 2). (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Open for Business Jul 26, 2009
9 percent were inbound, ranking the Treasure State 11th in terms of net migration percentage. The District of Columbia was the top inbound destination over the first half of the year, at 63. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Report finds hope amid emptiness Jul 22, 2009
The Census Bureau concluded most rural Great Plains counties had negative net migration, more deaths than births and a median age of 40 or older. The report author, Steven G. Wilson, said the numbers indicate an "obvious" direction and few signs of slowing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Boomers keep the young out of work Jul 15, 2009
It shows that with half the present net migration rate, and a modest increase in older workers' participation rate, an extra 1 million people would be added to the labour force by 2018, nearly one-third of them older workers. "Maintaining historically high migration levels in the economic slowdown cannot be justified to ensure the labour supply in the medium term," Dr Healy said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Black in America 2 Jul 11, 2009
From 1965 through 1970, the South experienced a net migration loss -- the number of people who moved into the region compared to the number of people who moved out -- of more than 287,000 African-Americans. Thirty years later, the numbers were nearly the opposite. (CNN -- US)
Fast Facts: Honduras May 28, 2009
Net migration rate: -1. 36 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2007 est.). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Eastern Towns And Those Along I-80 Show Growth - Minority Population Continues To Rise May 28, 2009
Net migration has tended to vary, with some years having net inmigration, while net out-migration has occurred in other years ... The level of net migration is typically lower than that of natural change (Figure 5) ... Increases via net migration occurred between 2000 and 2008 in only 11 of Nebraskas 93 counties. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Quebec housing starts to achieve 40,000 in 2009 May 19, 2009
"Meanwhile, demographic patterns will fuel housing markets in Quebec. Sustained and increasing net migration will stimulate demand for rental housing while population aging will draw retirees into apartment living. These trends will continue, however their rate of increase is expected to slow in the short term" added Kevin Hughes. In Detail Single Starts: Starts in this segment will be especially affected by the economic and financial environment. (Canada Newswire)
Study: Most Liberal States Are Least Free May 7, 2009
Their analysis demonstrated that states enjoying more economic and personal freedom tend to attract substantially higher rates of internal net migration. The Problem with Being Liberal. (Newsmax)
The risks of relocating for work Apr 12, 2009
Net migration stats show people flocked to Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia at the end of last year - and out of Ontario and Quebec. Internationally, the top destinations people move to for work are the United States, U.K., Germany, France, India, Russia and Australia. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Report: Ohio recovery prospects weaker than rest Apr 12, 2009
The study found net migration of population from 2000 to 2007 hurt Ohio it ranked fifth worst for losing 397,900 citizens. The study also found that of the 10 states with the biggest percentage increase in tax burdens, nine of them including Ohio saw a decline in housing values after allowing for inflation. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Alberta tightens pursestrings despite downturn Apr 8, 2009
Still, the fall in spending and a continued net migration the province expects to grow by 40,000 this year will make for an increasingly tough job hunt in the place that once served as Canada's great employment capital. The government expects unemployment to grow to 6. (Globe and Mail)
Birth rate balances relocating residents Mar 29, 2009
In the nine-year period from April 1, 2000, to July 1, 2008, an estimated 9,922 more people left Richmond County than moved in, the third highest negative net migration in Georgia during that time ... "The thing is, when you have all of your growth through natural increase and none of it through net migration, it basically means that people are leaving Richmond County and are not attracted to the area." ... Neighboring counties of Aiken and Columbia saw increases in net migration during that... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Charlotte area ranks high for business Mar 28, 2009
The Web site based its rankings on 11 criteria: colleges, cost of doing business, cost of living, crime rate, culture and leisure, educational attainment, income growth, job growth, projected job growth, net migration and subprime mortgages. Last year, Charlotte ranked 37th. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Practice management software review: IRIS Mar 26, 2009
NET migration in recent years. Some users dislike complicated time module. (Accounting Web, UK)
Population 'growing and aging' Mar 19, 2009
The study predicts that net migration from developing to developed countries will average 2. 3 million people every year. (BBC News -- Science)
Fewer leaving urban centers Mar 19, 2009
Net migration to Las Vegas from around the USA was a third what it was the previous year. Fast-growing suburbs on the edge of metro Chicago grew but more slowly than in previous years. (USA Today)
7 days 7 questions Mar 14, 2009
It's the UK, projected to be home to 72m in 2050 - mainly as a result of net migration. Germany's population is expected to fall to 71m and France's to climb to 68m, said the UN Population Division on Wednesday. (BBC News -- UK)
World population to reach nine billion by 2050: UN projections... Mar 12, 2009
15 billion without the projected net migration from developing to developed countries, expected to average 2 ... In 2005-2010, net migration in eight countries or areas more than doubled the contribution of natural increase (births minus deaths) to population growth: Belgium, Macau, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Qatar, Singapore, Slovenia and Spain. (The Drudge Report)
Bogus Trend: Eco-Migration Feb 26, 2009
It showed an average net migration of only 3 ... Meanwhile, Luxembourg's average net migration per 1,000 population was 8. (Slate)
Sources: Wires Exposed At Streetlight Where Man Electrocuted Feb 20, 2009
The government says net migration from Mexico had dropped by more than 50 percent by mid-2008 compared with the level seen in 2007. Check out this week's PhotoVote contest, Plus, navigate through our Favorites. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tiger Woods To Return Next Week At Match Play Feb 20, 2009
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images. Woods Says He's 'Ready To Play. (KCRA 3, CA)
Mexico migration falls by more than half Feb 20, 2009
MEXICO CITY - Net migration from Mexico, mainly to the United States, plunged by more than 50 percent in late 2008 compared to a year earlier as fewer Mexicans left their country in search of work, the government said Thursday. Mexican officials attributed the sharp drop to tough economic conditions abroad amid a global crisis causing Mexicans to stay at home, rather than Mexicans in other countries returning to their homeland. (MSNBC -- International)
Americas 10 most miserable cities Feb 18, 2009
There has been a net migration of people out of Chicago for seven straight years, a trend that is expected to continue. And for all of the recent success of the lovable Cubs, last year marked the 100th straight season without a World Series championship. (MSNBC -- Business)
Boardwalk REIT Announces Solid Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results; FFO Per Unit For 2008 up 15.5% and DI Per Unit For 2008 up 14.2% YOY; and Confirms Monthly Per Unit Distribution for February, March and April 2009. Feb 13, 2009
0% Q3 2008 Q3 2007 Q3 2008 Q3 2007 Q3 2008 Q3 2007 Net Inter- provincial Migration 1,484 5,346 4,927 -345 2,064 3,739 Net Inter- national Migration 18,254 14,779 12,968 9,308 1,626 1,276 Total Net Migration 19,738 20,125 17,895 8,963 3,690 5,015 Nov 2007 Nov 2006 Nov 2007 Nov 2006 Nov 2007 Nov 2006 to to to to to to Nov 2008 Nov 2007 Nov 2008 Nov 2007 Nov 2008 Nov 2007 Average Weekly Wages Growth 1 ... 0% Q3 2008 Q3 2007 Q3 2008 Q3 2007 Net Inter- provincial Migration -3,200 -4,513 -3,046 -3,570... (PR Newswire)
Pull Up Stakes, Move Where Home Prices Grow Feb 8, 2009
Also, as the two coastal markets' home prices began to sink, home prices held best where net migration was greatest, in the South, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA, formerly the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, OFHEO) ... According to the more recent Pew report, net migration to the South appears to be picking up steam ... Pew reports while the 2007 migration pattern shows decidedly lopsided net migration to the South, the earlier 2005-2007 pattern revealed... (RealtyTimes)
