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

Sample surveyed in West Kalimantan

What is the age of migrants surveyed?
25-34 years
33%
35-44 years
53%
45-59 years
14%
Male
71%
Female
29%
Melayu
85%
Jawa
10%
Dayak
2%
Lainnya
2%
Madura
1%

Why are people moving?

69%
Lack of job opportunities at source
67%
Livelihood no longer dependable
26%
Land related conflicts at source
19%
Long-term change in weather
18%
Lower wages at source
16%
Migrated for marriage purpose

Why are migrants choosing certain destination locations?

Finding better job opportunities
97%
Finding better wages
60%
For marriage purpose
15%
Joining other family members
7%
finding better education
6%

Who are migrants moving with?

57%
Spouse
51%
Children
26%
Other villagers
20%
Other family members
17%
Friends
6%
Other workers
6%
Alone

What duration are migrants moving for?

Long-term migrant (one or more years)
33%
Permanent migrant
27%
Short-term / temporary migrant (every year for one or more months)
22%
Migrated temporarily once but don’t plan to migrate again
16%
Migrate some years for one or more months
2%

How many migrants are negatively impacted by extreme weather events?

What livelihoods do migrants belong to at Source locations?
71%
Farmers
46%
Agricultural labourers
21%
Fishery worker
11%
Animal husbandry
10%
Shop / business owner
7%
Shop / business worker
6%
Others
89%
Others
8%
Domestic workers
What extreme weather events are migrants facing at source locations?
74%
Flooding
55%
Increased unpredictability of weather / seasons
49%
Excess rain
27%
Others
76%
Flooding
50%
Excess rain
38%
Increased unpredictability of weather / seasons

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

40% Others
31% Job loss
21% Wage loss
17% Crop loss
9% Wage cut
4% Emplyoment related asset loss

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

33%
Transportation routes in/out of migrant location damaged/slowed
31%
House damaged
27%
Health related issues
19%
Limited or damaged access to water or sanitation
10%
Loss of household assets
8%
Communication methods slowed or lost
7%
No impact faced
5%
Food insecurity
How are migrants coping with these livelihood and household impacts due to extreme weather at source locations?
93%
Migration
57%
Support from family and friends
28%
Used savings
62%
Support from family and friends
23%
Used savings
18%
Found additional work at the destination
7%
No coping mechanisms
What external support is available to migrants during/after these extreme weather events at source locations?
98%
No assistance received
86%
No assistance received
10%
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