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].

Core Insights - The total number of migrant workers in China is projected to reach 29.973 million in 2024, an increase of 220,000 or 0.7% from the previous year [1][5] - The average age of migrant workers has increased by 4.9 years over the past decade, now standing at 43.2 years in 2024 [6][5] - The distribution of migrant workers has shifted, with the eastern region's share decreasing from 57.7% in 2015 to 51.3% in 2024, while the central and western regions have seen increases in their respective shares [2][1] Regional Analysis - The central region has added 14.39 million migrant workers from 2015 to 2024, a growth rate of 25.7%, while the western region has added 13.94 million, with a growth rate of 26.8% [1][2] - In 2024, the eastern region saw a positive growth in migrant workers for the first time in recent years, accounting for 39.1% of the total increase [2][1] - The employment of migrant workers in the eastern region increased by 860,000 to 15.363 million in 2024, while the central and western regions also experienced growth [2][1] Employment and Income Trends - The average monthly income of migrant workers in 2024 is reported to be 4,961 yuan, an increase of 181 yuan or 3.8% from the previous year [5][6] - The average monthly income for outbound migrant workers is 5,634 yuan, while local migrant workers earn an average of 4,291 yuan [5][6] - The unemployment rate for rural laborers working outside their agricultural households is projected to average 4.6% in 2024, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous year [5][6] Policy Initiatives - The government is implementing a new round of urbanization initiatives aimed at facilitating the integration of over 17 million migrant workers and their families into urban areas [7] - Policies are being developed to enhance employment opportunities in industries with strong capacity to absorb migrant workers, particularly in services such as elderly care and childcare [7] - The focus is on improving housing and public service facilities in cities with high migrant worker concentrations, addressing challenges related to residency and employment [7]

Group 1 - The total number of migrant workers in China for 2024 is 29.973 million, an increase of 2.2 million from the previous year, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.7% [1] - The number of local migrant workers is 12.102 million, with an increase of 70,000, while the number of outbound migrant workers is 17.871 million, increasing by 213,000, which is a growth of 1.2% [1] - The average age of migrant workers is 43.2 years, which is an increase of 0.1 years from the previous year [1] Group 2 - The average monthly income of migrant workers is 4,961 yuan, an increase of 181 yuan, reflecting a growth of 3.8% [1] - The income of migrant workers in the construction industry is the highest at 5,743 yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.6% [2] - The income for migrant workers in manufacturing and wholesale/retail sectors is 4,978 yuan and 4,362 yuan respectively, both showing growth rates exceeding 4% [2] Group 3 - The number of migrant workers engaged in the tertiary industry is 54.6%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points from the previous year [1] - The living conditions of migrant workers have improved, with an average living space of 24.7 square meters, an increase of 0.7 square meters from the previous year [2]