劳动力报告：东三省不再是全国劳动力最老省份，内蒙古居首

Group 1 - The average age of the labor force in China is 39.66 years as of 2023, with Inner Mongolia now being the oldest province, surpassing the traditionally older Northeast provinces [1] - The five provinces with the oldest labor force age structure are Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, and Sichuan, while the youngest are Hainan, Tibet, Guangdong, Guizhou, and Xinjiang [1] - Population mobility, influenced by industrial structure, policies, and government support, plays a significant role in the age structure changes in Inner Mongolia and the Northeast provinces [1] Group 2 - The population outflow from the Northeast provinces began in the early 2010s and has slowed in recent years, with Liaoning experiencing a net inflow of 86,000 people in 2023, reversing an 11-year trend of net outflow [2] - Jilin Province reported a decrease of 153,700 residents in 2023, but the decline has narrowed compared to previous years, indicating a slowdown in population outflow [2] - Changchun city in Jilin successfully attracted over 102,000 college graduates in 2023, marking a significant achievement in retaining talent [2] Group 3 - The Northeast provinces are seen as "pioneers" of aging due to early economic transitions and low birth rates, while Inner Mongolia's aging process has accelerated recently due to economic pressures and youth outflow [3] - Inner Mongolia's birth rate has been declining since 2017, with a rate of 5.00‰ in 2023, and a negative natural growth rate for several years [3] - The region's reliance on traditional industries like coal and rare earths has led to reduced job opportunities, prompting young people to migrate to more developed eastern coastal areas for better employment prospects [3]