Net migration rate is calculated as the difference between in-migrants and out-migrants per: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Net migration rate is calculated as the difference between in-migrants and out-migrants per:
A. 1000 births
B. 1000 population
C. Square kilometer
D. Working-age population
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Net migration rate = (Immigrants - Emigrants) / Mid-year population × 1000.

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