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Migration pattern across indonesia
Central Jawa
Central Jawa
Central Kalimantan
DI Yogyakarta
DKI Jakarta
East Jawa
West Nesa Tenggara
West Jawa
West Kalimantan

Sample surveyed in Central Jawa

What is the age of migrants surveyed?
18-24 years
14%
25-34 years
19%
35-44 years
37%
45-59 years
29%
60 and above
2%
Male
51%
Female
49%
Jawa
98%
Lainnya
2%

Why are people moving?

62%
Lack of job opportunities at source
51%
Lower wages at source
30%
Livelihood no longer dependable
27%
Earn wages to pay back loans
16%
Long-term change in weather
16%
Migrated for marriage purpose

Why are migrants choosing certain destination locations?

Finding better wages
70%
Finding better job opportunities
64%
For marriage purpose
15%
Joining other family members
15%
Better educational opportunities
5%

Who are migrants moving with?

37%
Friends
21%
Spouse
21%
Children
20%
Alone
11%
Other workers
11%
Other villagers
10%
Other family members
8%
Recruiter / agent
5%
Contractor / employer

What duration are migrants moving for?

Short-term / temporary migrant (every year for one or more months)
33%
Long-term migrant (one or more years)
27%
Permanent migrant
20%
Migrated temporarily once but don’t plan to migrate again
11%
Migrate some years for one or more months
9%

How many migrants are negatively impacted by extreme weather events?

3%

No. of migrants not impacted negatively by extreme weather

What livelihoods do migrants belong to at source locations?
39%
Agricultural labourers
34%
Farmers
26%
Fishery worker
11%
Construction workers
8%
Shop / business worker
6%
Others
5%
Shop / business owner
5%
Factory workers
What extreme weather events are migrants facing at source locations?
84%
Excess rain
35%
Drought
29%
High tides / coastal storm surge
29%
Flooding
26%
Thunderstorms
21%
Cyclones / typhoons / hurricanes
15%
Increasing heat
5%
Increased unpredictability of weather / seasons

What livelihood impacts are migrants facing as a result of extreme weather at source locations?

39% Crop loss
27% Job loss
29% Emplyoment related asset loss
6% No impact faced
Wage Cut 10% Others
31% Wage cut

What household impacts are migrants facing as a result of extreme weather events at source locations?

57%
Health related issues
45%
House damaged
26%
Transportation routes in / out of village damaged / slowed
18%
Food insecurity
16%
No impact faced
8%
Loss of household assets
6%
Other
5%
Limited or damaged access to water or sanitation
How are migrants coping with these livelihood and household impacts due to extreme weather at source locations?
58%
Migration
56%
Support from family and friends
21%
Loan from formal institutions such as banks
16%
No coping mechanism
15%
Used savings
5%
Other
What external support is available to migrants during/after these extreme weather events at source locations?
98%
No assistance received
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