Rural-To-Urban Migration - GCSE Geography Definition

Rural-to-urban migration refers to the movement of people from the countryside (rural areas) to cities (urban areas). This type of migration is often driven by the search for better job opportunities, higher wages, and improved living conditions, as cities usually offer more services like education, healthcare, and entertainment. People might leave rural areas because they face challenges like fewer jobs, lower income, and limited access to schools or hospitals. This migration can lead to rapid growth in cities, causing both positive effects, like economic development, and negative impacts, such as overcrowding and pollution. Developing countries tend to have higher rural-to-urban migration rates than developed countries.