Characteristics Migration in Indonesia 2019

Abstract

Indonesia has problems in population density. The abundant population raises several cases that can affect changes in the population, one of which is migration. Migration is the movement of people from one area to another. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of the migrant population in Indonesia based on age, level of education completed, type of work, and marital status. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. The reason for choosing a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze the description of the criteria data for the population who migrated with the help of tables to facilitate the observation of the relationship between these data. This study uses secondary data obtained from the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency in 2019. The results show that migration carried out by residents in Indonesia has behavior and characteristics that are influenced by age, level of education completed, type of work, and marital status. The policy implications that can be applied are in the form of regulations and appeals intended for the community so that there is an increase in the welfare of the population.

The Impact of Remittances from Circular Migration on the Consumption Behavior of Families Left Behind: Case Study on Migrant Families Migrating from Madura to Jakarta

“…Moreover, the migrants' remittance practices had a transformative effect on their own socioeconomic standing (Rosiana & Wijayanti, 2021). By allocating a portion of their earnings towards savings and investments, they could secure a brighter future for themselves and their families.…”