超越东三省，内蒙古成全国劳动力最老省份

Group 1 - The average age of the labor force in China is 39.66 years as of 2023, with Inner Mongolia being the oldest province, followed by Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, and Sichuan [2] - The youngest provinces in terms of labor force age are Hainan, Tibet, Guangdong, Guizhou, and Xinjiang [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 2 - Liaoning province has achieved a net population growth of 86,000 in 2023, reversing a trend of net outflow that lasted for 11 years, primarily due to attractive talent policies and improved business environments [3] - Jilin province'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] - The aging process in Northeast China has reached a "platform period," while Inner Mongolia's average labor age has risen due to economic pressures and youth outflow [4] Group 3 - 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 for several years [4] - The region's population has entered a phase of negative growth since 2021, with both natural and mechanical growth showing significant declines [4] - Economic transformation and tightening environmental policies have reduced job opportunities in traditional industries, prompting young people to migrate to more developed eastern coastal areas for better employment prospects [4]