超越东三省，内蒙古成全国劳动力最老省份

Core Insights - The average age of the labor force in China is 39.66 years as of 2023, with Inner Mongolia now having the oldest labor force, surpassing the traditionally older Northeast provinces [2] - The demographic changes in Northeast China are influenced by local population structures and migration patterns, which are affected by industrial structures, policies, and government support [2] Group 1: Demographic Changes - Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, and Sichuan are the five provinces with the oldest labor force, while Hainan, Tibet, Guangdong, Guizhou, and Xinjiang have the youngest [2] - Liaoning has experienced a net population increase of 86,000 in 2023, reversing a trend of net outflow since 2012, attributed to attractive talent policies and improved business environments [3] - Jilin's permanent population decreased by 153,700 in 2023, but the decline rate has slowed compared to previous years, with over 102,000 college graduates retained in Changchun [3] Group 2: Aging and Economic Factors - Northeast China is seen as a "forerunner" in aging due to early economic transitions and low birth rates, while Inner Mongolia's aging process has accelerated due to economic pressures and youth outflow [4] - Inner Mongolia's birth rate has been declining since 2017, with a rate of 5.00‰ in 2023, leading to a negative natural growth rate of -2.84‰ in 2024 [4] - The region's reliance on traditional industries like coal and rare earths has diminished job opportunities, pushing young workers to migrate to more developed eastern coastal areas for better employment prospects [4]