Capital humano y dinámica de la migración en Finlandia

Abstract

Urbanization began in Finland relatively late by comparison with other European countries, but the process has taken place rapidly. The population has concentrated to the southern and south-western parts of Finland and there are nowadays only few growth centres. The purpose of this article is to examine human capital and migration dynamics by breaking down socio-demographic factors of migrants into different layers. The most active migrants of all are young, well-educated and professionally skilled persons. During the economical boom the number of migrants increases while it decreases during the depression. According to forecasts the population will concentrate still in future in Finland.