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

Migration in São Pedro de Alcântara/SC (2017–2022)

São Pedro de Alcântara/SC had a reference population (aged 5 or over in 2022) of 5,540 people. In the 2017–2022 five-year period, the municipality received 1,505 in-migrants and lost 235 out-migrants to other municipalities in Brazil, resulting in a net migration of +1,270 people (229.38 per 1,000 population) and a migration effectiveness index (IEM) of 0.729. This classifies the municipality, for the period, as one of migratory attraction. In addition, 0 arrived with an unreported origin and 5 came from abroad.

Indicators

Migration indicators for São Pedro de Alcântara/SC, 2017–2022
IndicatorEstimate95% CIPrecision
In-migrants1,5051,346 to 1,664good
Out-migrants235131 to 339use with caution
Net migration+1,2701,080 to 1,460not classified
Net migration rate, TLM (per 1,000 pop.)229.38--
Migration effectiveness index (IEM)0.729--

Sample of in-migrants: 100-499 observations. Sample of out-migrants: 20-49 observations. 95% confidence interval computed as estimate ± 1.96 × standard error.

Top origins and destinations

Top 10 origins of in-migrants to São Pedro de Alcântara/SC
OriginPeoplePrecision
Florianópolis/SC · view pair in the atlas570good
São José/SC · view pair in the atlas255good
Palhoça/SC · view pair in the atlas180use with caution
Biguaçu/SC · view pair in the atlas55low precision
Tubarão/SC · view pair in the atlas20low precision
Tijucas/SC · view pair in the atlas20low precision
Bombinhas/SC · view pair in the atlas15low precision
Top 10 destinations of out-migrants from São Pedro de Alcântara/SC
DestinationPeoplePrecision
Palhoça/SC · view pair in the atlas55low precision

Profile of migrants and residents

In-migrants (arrivals)

Migrant type
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Multi-step migration92561.5%100-499
First move from municipality of birth53535.5%100-499
Return to municipality of birth402.7%5-19
Other / suppressed50.3%<5
Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary38033.5%100-499
Completed high school, incomplete higher education33029.1%100-499
Completed elementary, incomplete high school23520.7%50-99
Completed higher education19016.7%50-99
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Not applicable (collective dwelling)68045.2%100-499
More than 2 minimum wages28018.6%50-99
1 to 2 minimum wages24015.9%50-99
½ to 1 minimum wage20013.3%50-99
¼ to ½ minimum wage1006.6%20-49
Other / suppressed50.3%<5
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 25–39, male54036.0%100-499
Ages 40–59, male22515.0%50-99
Ages 15–24, male17011.3%50-99
Ages 25–39, female15510.3%20-49
Ages 40–59, female1157.7%20-49
Ages 5–14, male855.7%20-49
Ages 5–14, female755.0%20-49
Ages 60 and over, female604.0%20-49
Ages 60 and over, male402.7%5-19
Ages 15–24, female352.3%5-19

Out-migrants (departures)

Migrant type
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Multi-step migration19079.2%20-49
First move from municipality of birth5020.8%5-19
Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Completed high school, incomplete higher education7537.5%5-19
No schooling or incomplete elementary6532.5%5-19
Completed higher education5527.5%5-19
Other / suppressed52.5%<5
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
More than 2 minimum wages7531.9%5-19
½ to 1 minimum wage5021.3%5-19
1 to 2 minimum wages4519.1%5-19
¼ to ½ minimum wage4519.1%5-19
Other / suppressed208.5%<5
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Other / suppressed11547.9%5-19
Ages 25–39, male7029.2%5-19
Ages 25–39, female5522.9%5-19

Non-migrant residents

Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary1,47545.6%100-499
Completed high school, incomplete higher education86026.6%100-499
Completed elementary, incomplete high school51515.9%100-499
Completed higher education38511.9%100-499
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
1 to 2 minimum wages1,30530.6%100-499
½ to 1 minimum wage1,10525.9%100-499
More than 2 minimum wages1,10025.8%100-499
Not applicable (collective dwelling)49511.6%100-499
¼ to ½ minimum wage2104.9%50-99
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage501.2%5-19
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 40–59, male68517.0%100-499
Ages 25–39, male67016.6%100-499
Ages 40–59, female56514.0%100-499
Ages 60 and over, female49012.2%100-499
Ages 60 and over, male49012.2%100-499
Ages 25–39, female3258.1%100-499
Ages 15–24, male2406.0%50-99
Ages 15–24, female1954.8%50-99
Ages 5–14, male1954.8%50-99
Ages 5–14, female1704.2%50-99

Commuting (work and study)

Commuting indicators for São Pedro de Alcântara/SC
Employed persons (aged 10 and over)2,685
Commute out to work in another municipality830
Commute in from another municipality to work here420
Net commuting−410
Out-commuting rate (%)30.94
Commuting attraction index0.826
Median commuting time40 min

This municipality is part of Região Metropolitana de Florianópolis → 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]: São Pedro de Alcântara/SC. Data from the 2022 Demographic Census (IBGE). Data version: 2026-10-01. Available at: https://atlas-da-migracao.github.io/en/municipio/sao-pedro-de-alcantara-sc-4217253/. Dataset DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22469791.