tilflyttere

Tilflyttere is a term used in Danish and Norwegian contexts to describe people who move to a new locality within a country. The word is formed from til (to) and flytte (to move), with tilflytter referring to an individual and tilflyttere to the plural. The concept is generally used to distinguish new residents from those who were born in the area and from emigration to other countries.

In practice, tilflyttere are internal migrants who relocate between municipalities or regions, often for reasons such as work, education, family, housing, or lifestyle. In many countries, new residents register with local or national authorities, which in turn affects civil registration, access to municipal services, schooling for children, healthcare, and eligibility for local voting after meeting residency requirements. Different administrative systems may use slightly different terminology, for example distinguishing tilflyttere from innflyttede or udflyttede depending on the language and context.

Tilflyttere have implications for municipal planning and public services. Their arrival influences population statistics, demand for housing, schools, public transport, and other infrastructure. Demographers and policymakers study tilflyttere to understand urbanization patterns, regional development, and integration needs, including language training, employment support, and social inclusion initiatives.

See also internal migration, municipal demography, and population statistics.