Current Status of Social Outflow of Young People and Women in Okayama Prefecture and Improvement Measures

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the social outflow problem of young people and women in Okayama Prefecture through data analysis and inter-prefectural comparisons to understand current conditions and examine related challenges.

Okayama Prefecture faces a serious problem of social outflow among young people and women, and detailed analysis focusing on inter-prefectural social population changes has been conducted. Through data organization and comparative analysis with other prefectures, the unique patterns and challenges of population outflow specific to Okayama Prefecture have been revealed.

Regarding social outflow of young people, there is a strong tendency to migrate outside the prefecture for higher education and employment opportunities, with the low return rate to the prefecture after completing higher education emerging as a particular challenge. The social outflow of women is also notable, with migration outside the prefecture prompted by employment and marriage, highlighting the need to identify the factors behind these outflows and develop countermeasures.

Comparative analysis with other prefectures examined regions with similar population sizes and industrial structures to Okayama Prefecture, verifying the factors contributing to social outflow and the effectiveness of countermeasures. The data analysis results identified industrial structural transformation, strengthening collaboration with educational institutions, and creating work environments favorable to women as important improvement measures.

The article concludes that through data-based analysis of current conditions, it has indicated the direction for Okayama Prefecture's measures to address social population decline and clarified specific challenges and prospects for retaining young people and women.