<p>The paper aims to identify and evaluate determinants of labor migration decisions in rural areas of Vietnam, using two logistic regression models for household members and household heads, based on data from a&#xa0;nationwide survey. The results indicate that labor migration decisions were a&#xa0;function of individual characteristics, household characteristics, and community-level factors. There were differences in the determinants of labor migration decisions between household heads and household members, owing to their distinct roles within the household. For household members, although existing research has predominantly highlighted individual attributes as the primary drivers of migration decisions, this study demonstrates the greater salience of household-level characteristics in rural Vietnam, where migration strategies were shaped by family-centered decision-making. Meanwhile, household heads’ migration decisions were more influenced by their individual characteristics. The results further reveal the dual influence of dependency ratios and the feminization of agriculture, reflecting context-specific dynamics that remain underexplored in the mainstream literature. Among the community-level factors considered, only economic conditions and geographical location were significant. By emphasizing the primacy of household-level drivers within a&#xa0;context of strong family ties, these findings advance a&#xa0;more nuanced understanding of labor migration determinants across diverse socio-cultural and institutional settings.</p>