Rural to urban areas

Definition

Rural-to-urban migration is the movement of people from rural regions (countryside) towards urban areas (cities). This type of migration is driven by factors such as job opportunities, better access to services, education, and improved living standards.

Related terms

Urbanization: Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in urban areas compared to rural ones.

Rural Depopulation: Rural depopulation refers to the decline in population within rural areas due primarily to outmigration towards urban centers.

Urban Sprawl: Urban sprawl describes the uncontrolled expansion of cities into surrounding suburban or rural areas, often resulting in the loss of open spaces and increased commuting distances.