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This study analyzes the migration patterns of the youth population in declining population areas and the factors of migration to outside the metropolitan regions. The results show that quality jobs are an important factor for youth migration in declining population areas. They moved to places with a high diversity of jobs in the professional, scientific, and technical fields that young people prefer. In addition, the number of cafes for daily needs of young people had a positive effect on youth migration. Moreover, youth policies and networks such as youth-friendly small and medium-sized enterprises and youth support centers in outside the metropolitan regions were important factors in youth migration. A youth-friendly corporate culture that provides job security, work-life balance, and a favorable working environment for young people has a positive impact on youth migration. This is also true for small and medium-sized cities in outside the metropolitan regions, with youth migrating to areas with more youth-friendly mid-sized and small businesses. Considering the youth population migration patterns and regional characteristics of outside the metropolitan regions, this study suggests regional policy implications for cooperation and linkages among regions.