(iii) The graph below shows migration data in Ireland from 2009 to 2020. GeoSkill
Migration between 2009–2020
Immigration Emigration Net migration
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Immigration Emigration Net migration
Migration between 2009–2020
This graph is showing the numbers of people who have immigrated to Ireland and the number who have emigrated from Ireland between 2009 and 2020. Use the key to help you.
0 0 (a) In what year was emigration highest? –50 –50
(b) State two push factors that could cause a young person to leave Ireland to live elsewhere.
1. –100 –100 2. Source: CSO
(c) Describe the trend shown on the graph above for immigration and emigration from 2009 to 2020.
Push factor/Pull factor/Barrier to migration
Why?
Exam Hint
When describing trends from a graph, you are looking at any pattern shown in the results. Is there any change in the figures shown?