Nettoimmigratie

Nettoimmigratie refers to the difference between the number of immigrants entering a country and the number of emigrants leaving that country over a specific period. It is a key component in calculating a nation's population change, alongside natural population growth (births minus deaths). A positive net immigration figure indicates that more people have moved into the country than have left, contributing to an increase in the total population. Conversely, a negative net immigration figure signifies that more people have departed than arrived, leading to a population decrease due to migration.

The factors influencing net immigration are diverse and can include economic opportunities, political stability, social conditions, and family reunification policies. Governments often track net immigration data to understand demographic trends, plan for public services, and inform immigration policies. It is a crucial indicator for economic forecasting, labor market analysis, and social planning. Understanding net immigration provides insight into a country's attractiveness to both skilled and unskilled labor, as well as the push and pull factors driving international migration.