The immigration patterns of the early 20th century have shifted dramatically in the 21st century due to a myriad of factors including, but not limited to political, environmental, or cultural factors. The graphs below provide an overview of current migration patterns by country, census data, and top desired destinations for potential migrants from Gallup polls. It is essential not to assume any singular reason why an individual or family might choose to migrate from their home country; the organization Justice for Immigrants discusses global migration in terms of root cause, which includes an analysis of “push” factors (such as persecution, war, natural disasters) and “pull” factors (stability, freedom, family reunification) that influence decisions to migrate. (Source: https://justiceforimmigrants.org/what-we-are-working-on/immigration/root-causes-of-migration/)
