Abstract
The recent estimates suggest that South Asia is the least urbanized region in the world, however,
Pakistan is one of the most urbanized countries in this region. Rural-urban migration is
considered the main cause of urbanization and an inherent part of economic development
process. Therefore, this study examines the determinants of rural-urban migration in Pakistan and
utilizes two waves of Labour Force Survey of Pakistan (2006 & 2018). The study finds that there
are various determinants of migration such as age, gender, marital status and education but higher
levels of education appear to be important determinants of migration. This finding suggests that
migration decision is positively linked to the human capital embodied in the individual.
Therefore, policy makers should focus on the provision of higher education institutions. So,
people may contribute to their own development as well as to the development of the country.
Aliya Naz, Farzana Naheed Khan. (2021) Rural-Urban Migration in South Asia: A Case Study of Pakistan, South Asian Studies, Volume-36, Issue-1.
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