Why are rates of urbanization higher in LEDCs than MEDCs?

Rates of urbanization are higher in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) than in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) primarily due to rapid population growth and migration from rural areas in search of better economic opportunities and living conditions. LEDCs often experience industrialization, which attracts people to cities for jobs, while MEDCs have more established urban centers with slower growth rates. Additionally, factors such as rural poverty, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to services in rural areas push populations toward urban centers in LEDCs.