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Atlas of internal migration in Brazil 2022 Census · 2017–2022

Migration in Bom Jesus/RN (2017–2022)

Bom Jesus/RN had a reference population (aged 5 or over in 2022) of 9,305 people. In the 2017–2022 five-year period, the municipality received 875 in-migrants and lost 675 out-migrants to other municipalities in Brazil, resulting in a net migration of +200 people (21.72 per 1,000 population) and a migration effectiveness index (IEM) of 0.130. This classifies the municipality, for the period, as one of migratory attraction.

Indicators

Migration indicators for Bom Jesus/RN, 2017–2022
IndicatorEstimate95% CIPrecision
In-migrants875687 to 1,063good
Out-migrants675451 to 899use with caution
Net migration+200−92 to 492not classified
Net migration rate, TLM (per 1,000 pop.)21.72--
Migration effectiveness index (IEM)0.130--

Sample of in-migrants: 100-499 observations. Sample of out-migrants: 50-99 observations. 95% confidence interval computed as estimate ± 1.96 × standard error.

Top origins and destinations

Top 10 origins of in-migrants to Bom Jesus/RN
OriginPeoplePrecision
Natal/RN · view pair in the atlas180use with caution
São Paulo/SP · view pair in the atlas155low precision
Macaíba/RN · view pair in the atlas80use with caution
São Pedro/RN · view pair in the atlas55low precision
Senador Elói de Souza/RN · view pair in the atlas35low precision
Parnamirim/RN · view pair in the atlas30low precision
Top 10 destinations of out-migrants from Bom Jesus/RN
DestinationPeoplePrecision
Natal/RN · view pair in the atlas150low precision
Parnamirim/RN · view pair in the atlas140low precision
Macaíba/RN · view pair in the atlas90low precision
Senador Elói de Souza/RN · view pair in the atlas15low precision

Profile of migrants and residents

In-migrants (arrivals)

Migrant type
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Multi-step migration39044.6%50-99
First move from municipality of birth37542.9%50-99
Return to municipality of birth11012.6%20-49
Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary27549.5%50-99
Completed elementary, incomplete high school12021.6%20-49
Completed high school, incomplete higher education9517.1%5-19
Completed higher education6511.7%5-19
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
½ to 1 minimum wage29033.3%50-99
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage26530.5%50-99
¼ to ½ minimum wage19021.8%20-49
1 to 2 minimum wages11513.2%20-49
Other / suppressed101.1%<5
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 25–39, female13014.6%20-49
Ages 15–24, female11512.9%20-49
Ages 25–39, male11512.9%20-49
Ages 40–59, female11512.9%20-49
Ages 15–24, male10511.8%20-49
Ages 40–59, male809.0%20-49
Ages 60 and over, male758.4%5-19
Ages 5–14, female657.3%5-19
Ages 60 and over, female455.1%5-19
Ages 5–14, male455.1%5-19

Out-migrants (departures)

Migrant type
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Multi-step migration46068.1%20-49
First move from municipality of birth17525.9%20-49
Return to municipality of birth405.9%5-19
Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary13034.7%5-19
Completed high school, incomplete higher education12032.0%5-19
Completed elementary, incomplete high school8021.3%5-19
Completed higher education4512.0%5-19
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
¼ to ½ minimum wage20029.4%20-49
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage16524.3%5-19
½ to 1 minimum wage13519.9%5-19
1 to 2 minimum wages13019.1%5-19
More than 2 minimum wages507.4%5-19
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 25–39, female13019.3%5-19
Ages 15–24, female11517.0%5-19
Ages 25–39, male11016.3%5-19
Ages 60 and over, male659.6%5-19
Ages 5–14, female659.6%5-19
Ages 15–24, male659.6%5-19
Ages 5–14, male558.1%5-19
Ages 40–59, female456.7%5-19
Other / suppressed253.7%5-19

Non-migrant residents

Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary3,42060.4%>=500
Completed high school, incomplete higher education1,17020.7%100-499
Completed elementary, incomplete high school64011.3%100-499
Completed higher education4357.7%50-99
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
¼ to ½ minimum wage3,18535.1%>=500
½ to 1 minimum wage3,03033.4%>=500
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage1,79019.7%100-499
1 to 2 minimum wages8008.8%100-499
More than 2 minimum wages2352.6%20-49
Not applicable (collective dwelling)300.3%5-19
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 40–59, female1,20014.2%100-499
Ages 40–59, male1,07012.7%100-499
Ages 25–39, female1,02512.2%100-499
Ages 25–39, male92010.9%100-499
Ages 60 and over, female7759.2%100-499
Ages 15–24, female7258.6%100-499
Ages 15–24, male7208.5%100-499
Ages 5–14, male6808.1%100-499
Ages 60 and over, male6758.0%100-499
Ages 5–14, female6407.6%100-499

Commuting (work and study)

Commuting indicators for Bom Jesus/RN
Employed persons (aged 10 and over)3,550
Commute out to work in another municipality685
Commute in from another municipality to work here240
Net commuting−450
Out-commuting rate (%)19.37
Commuting attraction index0.859
Median commuting time60 min

This municipality is part of Região Metropolitana de Natal → see the metropolitan region page

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Methodological note

Estimates from the sample microdata of the 2022 Demographic Census (IBGE, controlled access), fixed-date migration question (residence on July 31, 2017 compared with residence on July 31, 2022). Every estimate is rounded to multiples of 5 and has passed statistical disclosure control (no cell with fewer than 5 people or 3 sampled households). See the full methodology and the glossary.

How to cite this page

Daniel Pessini Sobreira. Atlas da migração interna no Brasil [Atlas of internal migration in Brazil]: Bom Jesus/RN. Data from the 2022 Demographic Census (IBGE). Data version: 2026-10-01. Available at: https://atlas-da-migracao.github.io/en/municipio/bom-jesus-rn-2401701/. Dataset DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22469791.