[Levels and trends in international migration in Mexico using census data, 1970-1990]

Area of Science:

• Demography
• Sociology
• Geography

Context:

• Presents estimates of interstate migration in Mexico.
• Covers the periods leading up to the 1970, 1980, and 1990 censuses.
• Utilizes census data for migration estimations.

Purpose:

• To provide age and gender-specific interstate migration estimates for Mexico.
• To analyze internal migration patterns at national and state levels.
• To quantify migration trends over three decades.

Summary:

• Internal migration in Mexico was lowest during the 1980s.
• Migration levels in the 1990s were slightly higher than in the 1970s.
• Estimates are derived directly from census figures for national and state-level analysis.

Impact:

• Provides crucial data for understanding population dynamics in Mexico.
• Informs policy-making related to regional development and resource allocation.
• Establishes a baseline for future migration research in the region.