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城镇化率达67%，是个啥概念？
Ren Min Ri Bao Hai Wai Ban·2025-05-07 22:28

Core Insights - China's urbanization rate has increased from 11% in 1949 to 67% in 2024, marking the largest and fastest urbanization process globally [2][4] - The urban population has surpassed 940 million, with a significant increase of over 88 million since 1949, which is nearly double the total population of the EU [2][4] - Urbanization has accelerated particularly in the central and western regions, narrowing the gap with eastern regions [6][7] Urbanization Rate and Growth - The urbanization rate has increased by 56 percentage points from 1949 to 2024, with a notable rise of 49.08 percentage points since 1978 [4][8] - The average annual growth rate of urbanization in China has been over 1 percentage point, significantly higher than the global average of 0.42 percentage points [4][8] Urban Expansion - The number of cities in China has grown from 193 in 1978 to 694 in 2023, a 2.6-fold increase [5] - The urban built-up area has expanded from 7,438 square kilometers in 1981 to 62,038 square kilometers in 2023, a growth of 7.3 times [5] Regional Disparities - There are significant regional disparities in urbanization rates, with 12 provinces exceeding the national average and 19 below it [6] - The gap between the highest (Shanghai at 89.46%) and lowest (Tibet at 38.88%) urbanization rates has decreased from 63.07 percentage points in 2014 to 50.58 percentage points in 2023 [6] Future Urbanization Potential - The urbanization rate is expected to continue rising, with projections indicating it could approach 70% by 2030 [7][8] - Each percentage point increase in urbanization is estimated to generate an additional 1 trillion yuan in investment demand and over 200 billion yuan in consumption demand [9] Policy and Strategic Initiatives - The government is implementing a series of policies to enhance urbanization quality, including improving infrastructure and public services in county towns [9][10] - The focus is on tailored strategies for different regions to optimize urbanization development based on local conditions [10]