According to the "2022 Migrant Worker Monitoring Survey Report" released by the National Bureau of Statistics in April 2023, we learned about the situation of migrant workers in China in 2022. This report shows that in 2022, the total number of migrant workers in China will be 295.62 million, accounting for 20 of the country's total population9%。
Among them, there are 123.72 million local migrant workers, an increase of 2.93 million compared with 2021; There were 171.9 million migrant workers, an increase of 110,000 compared with 2021. In terms of age distribution, the average age of migrant workers is 423 years old, an increase of 06 years old. Among them, migrant workers under the age of 40 account for 47% of the total; Migrant workers between the ages of 41 and 50 account for 23 of the total8%；Migrant workers over the age of 50 account for 29 of the total2% (Compared to 2021, the proportion of migrant workers over 50 years old increased by 1.)9%）。
Through the above data, we can see that the total number of migrant workers in China will continue to maintain a growth trend in 2022. In particular, the proportion of migrant workers aged 41 and above exceeds 50%, indicating that the migrant worker group is gradually showing an aging trend. From 2024 onwards, farmers born between 1964 and 1979 in rural areas will face enormous social challenges.
First, health problems
Health challenges are the number one issue faced by older farmers. As a result of long-term farming in the fields, older farmers generally have health problems, such as chronic diseases and declining physical functions. In addition, the lack of health knowledge and medical resources also makes them face difficulties in health protection. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to increase investment in rural health and provide free health consultation and medical services. At the same time, older farmers should also strengthen their health awareness, participate in more physical exercise, eat a reasonable diet, and maintain good living habits.
Second, the employment problem
With the process of agricultural modernization and urbanization, the employment of traditional farmland labor is gradually decreasing, and many older farmers are facing the risk of unemployment. In terms of employment, we can encourage and support older farmers to start their own businesses, provide relevant training and start-up funds, help them change their employment concepts, and cultivate their ability to start their own businesses. In addition, it can also promote the development of rural industries, provide employment opportunities, and attract older farmers to work nearby. At the same time, older farmers should also actively learn new skills, adapt to changes in social needs, and improve their employment competitiveness.
Third, the problem of pension
The problem of old-age care is the most urgent problem that older farmers need to solve. As they get older, older farmers are getting closer to retirement age, but they often lack old-age security. ** The rural old-age insurance system should be improved, the level of rural pension should be improved, and the basic living needs of older farmers should be guaranteed. At the same time, older farmers can also actively participate in collective economic organizations such as rural cooperatives, and supplement their pensions through cooperative income. In addition, the parent-child relationship is also an important way to solve the problem of old-age care, and older farmers should actively communicate with their children to strive for their support and help.
When faced with health problems, employment problems and pension problems, older farmers need to prepare early and actively respond to social realities. ** We should increase investment in rural health, employment and old-age security, and provide corresponding policy and resource support. At the same time, older farmers should also improve their own quality, learn new knowledge and skills, and adapt to the changes in social development. Only in this way can older farmers achieve a better life and development in the face of social realities. Migrant workers