Author
Evelyn D. Ravuri, Ph.D.
   Department of Geography  
   Dow 235
   Central Michigan University
   Mt. Pleasant
   MI 48858
   E-mail Dr. Ravuri

Title
Recent and Long-Term Migration Patterns Between the States of 
Venezuela as of 1990.

Abstract
ABSTRACT
A descriptive analysis of recent (1985-1990) and long-term (pre-1980) 
migration between the states of Venezuela using net migration rates 
and migration exchange ratios is the focus of this paper. Net migration 
losses were highest in the Federal District and several of the 
northeastern states between 1985 and 1990, while states surrounding 
the Federal District recorded the highest gains. Migration exchange 
ratios are computed by dividing in-migrants to a state from all other 
states by out-migrants from that state to all other states. Results 
indicate that all states had a more favorable exchange of migrants 
for recent versus long-term migration, except the Federal District 
which lost total migrants between 1985 and 1990. In conclusion, it 
would appear that recent internal migration patterns in Venezuela 
were more dispersed throughout the country than they were in the pre-1980 
period, and would suggest a general diffusion of migrants down the urban 
hierarchy.

Key Words: internal migration, Venezuela.

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