Push factors are conditions or circumstances that encourage people to leave their current location, while pull factors are conditions or circumstances that attract people to move to a new location.
Related terms
Migration: Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling permanently or temporarily.
Economic Opportunity: Economic opportunity refers to favorable conditions in terms of employment prospects, income potential, and overall economic well-being that attract individuals or groups to move.
Conflict/Political Instability: Conflict or political instability can act as push factors as they create unsafe living conditions and motivate people to seek refuge elsewhere.