50岁以上农民工已达9470万，近10年平均年龄增4.9岁

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the trends and statistics related to the migrant worker population in China, highlighting the growth in numbers, changes in demographics, and regional employment dynamics over the past decade [1][2][3]. Group 1: Migrant Worker Population Growth - The total number of migrant workers in China reached 29,973 million in 2024, an increase of 2.2 million from the previous year, representing a growth rate of 0.7% [1]. - From 2015 to 2024, the total number of migrant workers increased by 22.26 million, with a growth rate of 8% [1]. - The central and western regions saw significant increases in migrant workers, with the central region growing by 1,439 million (25.7%) and the western region by 1,394 million (26.8%) [1]. Group 2: Regional Employment Dynamics - The proportion of migrant workers in the eastern region decreased from 57.7% in 2015 to 51.3% in 2024, while the central region's share increased from 20.2% to 23.5% [2]. - In 2024, the eastern region saw an increase of 860,000 migrant workers, while the central and western regions also experienced growth [2]. - The central region's share of the total increase in migrant workers rose significantly from 49.8% in 2021 to 110% in 2023 [2]. Group 3: Employment and Income Trends - The average monthly income of migrant workers in 2024 was 4,961 yuan, an increase of 181 yuan (3.8%) from the previous year [3]. - The average income for outgoing migrant workers was 5,634 yuan, while local migrant workers earned an average of 4,291 yuan [3]. - The unemployment rate for external agricultural household labor was 4.6% in 2024, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous year [3]. Group 4: Demographic Changes - The average age of migrant workers increased from 38.3 years in 2014 to 43.2 years in 2024, reflecting an aging workforce [4]. - The proportion of migrant workers under 40 years old decreased from 70% in 2008 to 43.7% in 2024, while those over 50 years old increased from 17.9% to 31.6% [4]. Group 5: Policy Initiatives - The government plans to implement a new round of urbanization for agricultural transfer populations, focusing on easing household registration issues in large cities [5]. - Policies aim to enhance employment opportunities in industries with strong capacity to absorb migrant workers, particularly in services like elderly care and childcare [5]. - New measures will address housing security and public service facilities for nearly 300 million migrant workers [5].