从跨省远征到就近安居，周南详解农业转移人口新趋势

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is transitioning urbanization from a rapid growth phase to a stable development phase, focusing on improving existing urban quality rather than expanding quantity [1] Group 1: Population Trends - The total number of migrant workers has seen a significant slowdown in growth, with increases of 2.41 million in 2019 and 2.20 million in 2024, indicating a new normal in agricultural migrant population changes [3][4] - The proportion of migrant workers moving across provinces has decreased from 49.9% in 2012 to 38.3% in 2024, reflecting a shift towards local employment [4] - The average age of agricultural migrant workers has risen from 37.3 years in 2012 to 43.2 years in 2024, with the proportion of those aged 50 and above increasing from 15.1% to 31.6% [4][5] Group 2: Gender and Family Dynamics - The proportion of female agricultural migrant workers has increased from 33.6% in 2012 to 37.6% in 2024, indicating a growing demand for female labor in urban service sectors [5] - The demographic shift towards more family-oriented migration patterns necessitates a focus on household needs, such as housing security and vocational training for women [5] Group 3: Urbanization Quality - The transition to a stable development phase emphasizes the need to focus on the quality of urbanization, moving from merely increasing population numbers to enhancing the quality of life and opportunities for residents [6] - There is a call for detailed demographic studies to understand the diverse needs of different groups within the urban population, which is essential for promoting healthier urbanization [6]