全国劳动力人口平均年龄达39.66岁

Core Insights - China's aging process is advancing, with the average age of the labor force increasing while the total number of laborers is declining [2][3] - The total human capital of China's labor force reached 112.61 trillion yuan in 2023, up from 88.61 trillion yuan in 2022, indicating a shift from quantity to quality in labor [3] Labor Force Demographics - The average age of the national labor force in 2023 is 39.66 years, with rural males averaging 41.60 years and rural females 39.06 years [2] - From 1985 to 2023, the average age of the labor force increased from 32.25 years to 39.66 years, with urban areas rising from 33.03 years to 39.25 years and rural areas from 31.99 years to 40.54 years [2] Human Capital Growth - Despite the aging population and declining numbers, the total human capital continues to grow due to improved education levels among the workforce, particularly among new entrants [3] - The provinces with the highest human capital are Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, and Henan, while the lowest are Gansu, Hainan, Ningxia, Tibet, and Qinghai [4] Future Population Trends - The proportion of the population aged 0-15 has decreased from 38.61% in 1985 to 22.71% in 2023, while the proportion aged 46 to retirement age has increased from 10.44% to 23.80% [7] - The decline in the youth population indicates future labor force age structure changes, prompting systemic policy interventions to enhance birth rates and optimize population quality [7]