Factors Influencing the Decision to Migrate from Rural to Urban Areas among Vietnamese Youth Labor: The Case of An Giang Province, Vietnam

The study identifies the current state of migration from rural to urban areas among Vietnamese youth laborers, focusing on An Giang province. Additionally, the study estimates the factors influencing the migration decisions of young laborers from rural to urban areas. The research utilizes primary data collected directly through interviews with 498 young laborers in An Giang province who have moved, are moving, or intend to move from rural areas to urban areas using a non-probability sampling method. The collected data is estimated using a Probit model based on Stata 14.0 software. The estimation results show that the model is highly statistically significant. Furthermore, the research results indicate that the decision to migrate from rural to urban areas among An Giang's young laborers is influenced both positively and negatively by several related factors. Consequently, the study proposes effective solutions to help young laborers make informed decisions and create the best economic value for themselves.