In Tasmania, the rate of population increase caused by overseas migration has always been low. In the year ended 31 December 2003, the rate of increase caused by overseas migration was estimated to be 0.16%; the Australian rate for the same period was 0.67%.
OVERSEAS MIGRATION, Tasmania
|
| Arrivals | Departures | Net(a) | Rate(b) |
| | | | |
Year ended 31 December | no. | no. | no. | % |
|
1998 | 2,232 | 1,719 | 513 | 0.1 |
1999 | 2,084 | 1,969 | 115 | - |
2000 | 1,596 | 1,604 | -8 | - |
2001r | 2,408 | 1,923 | 529 | 0.1 |
2002p | 2,722 | 2,217 | 260 | 0.1 |
2003p | 3,322 | 2,292 | 755 | 0.2 |
r figures have been revised since previous publication
p figures are preliminary and subject to revision
- nil or rounded to zero
(a) Estimates of net overseas migration include an adjustment for change in travel intention (category jumping).
(b) Overseas migration as a percentage of the total estimated resident population.
Source: Australian Demographic Statistics (cat. no. 3101.0); and ABS data available on request. |