Rural to urban migration is the movement of people from countryside areas to cities. It became more common during industrialization in the 1800s and 1900s. This pattern continues in many parts of the world today.

People move to cities for jobs, schools, and services such as hospitals and transport. As a result, cities grow larger and more crowded. New neighborhoods, housing, and infrastructure develop to support increasing populations.

This type of migration is studied in geography and economics. It is tracked using population data and city growth patterns.