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Migration, birthplace and changes of residence
Stocks, duration, reasons and movements require different denominators and do not all describe annual flows.
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| Measure | Value | Who or what is counted? | Period and evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents classified as migrants in PLFSIndia · Migration, birthplace and changes of residence | 28.9%of residents | PLFS 2020–21 household members | July 2020–June 2021 Official source ↗Annexure Statement 1, male+female, rural+urban Definition and limitsA residence-history stock; not annual migration flow. PLFS sample was not specifically designed for migration. |
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Stocks, duration, reasons and movements require different denominators and do not all describe annual flows.
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