50岁以上农民工已达9470万，近10年平均年龄增4.9岁

Core Insights - The total number of migrant workers in China is projected to reach 29.973 million in 2024, an increase of 220,000 or 0.7% from the previous year [1][5] - The average age of migrant workers has increased by 4.9 years over the past decade, now standing at 43.2 years in 2024 [6][5] - The distribution of migrant workers has shifted, with the eastern region's share decreasing from 57.7% in 2015 to 51.3% in 2024, while the central and western regions have seen increases in their respective shares [2][1] Regional Analysis - The central region has added 14.39 million migrant workers from 2015 to 2024, a growth rate of 25.7%, while the western region has added 13.94 million, with a growth rate of 26.8% [1][2] - In 2024, the eastern region saw a positive growth in migrant workers for the first time in recent years, accounting for 39.1% of the total increase [2][1] - The employment of migrant workers in the eastern region increased by 860,000 to 15.363 million in 2024, while the central and western regions also experienced growth [2][1] Employment and Income Trends - The average monthly income of migrant workers in 2024 is reported to be 4,961 yuan, an increase of 181 yuan or 3.8% from the previous year [5][6] - The average monthly income for outbound migrant workers is 5,634 yuan, while local migrant workers earn an average of 4,291 yuan [5][6] - The unemployment rate for rural laborers working outside their agricultural households is projected to average 4.6% in 2024, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous year [5][6] Policy Initiatives - The government is implementing a new round of urbanization initiatives aimed at facilitating the integration of over 17 million migrant workers and their families into urban areas [7] - Policies are being developed to enhance employment opportunities in industries with strong capacity to absorb migrant workers, particularly in services such as elderly care and childcare [7] - The focus is on improving housing and public service facilities in cities with high migrant worker concentrations, addressing challenges related to residency and employment [7]