Spatial Structure of Youth Migration in Indonesia: Does Education Matter?

Abstract It is broadly understood that migration works in a selective way, particularly by age and education. However, little known about the variation of spatial structures educational background. Using data from Indonesia’s 2000 2010 population censuses, this study examined education-specific youth flows Indonesia highlighting interactions between origin destination regions examining factors contributing to structure. Strong were found amongst located same island or close geographic proximity for all education levels. More dispersed patterns origin–destination pairs observed tertiary-educated The effects economic opportunities appear have had more pronounced effect structure least educated group. findings highlight increasing importance rural areas highly greater attractiveness developed lower reinforce wide inequality gap employment across Indonesia.