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[Regional population shifts and settlement concentration].
Statisztikai Szemle : a Magyar Kozponti Statisztikai Hivatal Folyoirata
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Hungary has experienced significant population shifts over thirty years, with most migration directed towards Budapest and its surrounding areas. People are increasingly moving to towns and larger communities, both within and across county borders.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Human Geography
- Sociology
Context:
- Analysis of migration and settlement patterns in Hungary over the last three decades.
- Focus on inter-county and intra-county migration trends.
- Examination of population dynamics in Budapest and its conurbation.
Purpose:
- To analyze the key patterns of migration and settlement in Hungary.
- To identify the primary destinations for internal migration.
- To understand the demographic changes driven by migration and natural increase.
Summary:
- Migration beyond county borders in Hungary has predominantly been towards Budapest and its conurbation.
- Budapest's conurbation shows significant population growth attributed to migration surplus and high natural increase.
- The most common form of inter-county migration involves movement to neighboring counties, with towns and larger communities being primary destinations for both intra-county and inter-county movements.
Impact:
- Provides insights into regional population changes and urban concentration in Hungary.
- Informs urban planning and resource allocation strategies.
- Contributes to the understanding of internal migration dynamics in Central European countries.