Rural migrants are individuals who move from rural areas, such as farms or small villages, to urban areas in search of better economic opportunities and improved living conditions.
Related terms
Urbanization: The process of population concentration in urban areas due to the influx of rural migrants seeking employment and other benefits.
Push Factors: Factors or circumstances that compel people to leave their current location, such as poverty or lack of job opportunities in rural areas.
Pull Factors: Factors or attractions that draw people towards a particular location, such as job availability or higher wages in urban areas.