Ravenstein's Laws of Migration are a set of principles formulated by the German geographer Ernst Georg Ravenstein in the late 19th century. These laws describe patterns and trends in human migration, suggesting that people tend to move from rural to urban areas, often in search of better economic opportunities. Additionally, migrants usually travel short distances, with most movements occurring within the same country. Ravenstein also noted that migration is influenced by factors such as age, gender, and economic status. For instance, young adults are more likely to migrate than older individuals, and men often migrate more than women. These laws help to understand the dynamics of population movement.