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] 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's permanent population decreased by 153,700 in 2023, but the decline rate has narrowed compared to previous years, indicating a slowdown in outflow [2] - Changchun city reported that it successfully attracted and retained over 102,000 college graduates in 2023, marking a significant achievement [2] Group 3 - Inner Mongolia's average labor force age has risen due to economic transition pressures, accelerated youth outflow, and a long-term low birth rate, with a birth rate of 5.00‰ in 2023 [3] - The natural population growth rate in Inner Mongolia has been negative for several years, with a projected rate of -2.84‰ in 2024 [3] - The region's reliance on traditional industries like coal and rare earths has diminished job opportunities, leading to a migration of young workers to more developed eastern coastal areas [3]