社会事业向好发展 民生福祉不断增进——“十四五”以来社会民生统计报告

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the significant progress in social welfare and public services in China since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens and addressing their urgent needs [2][25]. Group 1: Population and Employment - The total population of China is projected to be 1.40828 billion by the end of 2024, with a labor force of 857.98 million, maintaining a demographic advantage [4]. - Urbanization continues to rise, with the urban population reaching 943.50 million and an urbanization rate of 67.00%, an increase of 3.11 percentage points since 2020 [4]. - The employment situation remains stable, with a total of 73.439 million employed individuals, and the urban unemployment rate averaging 5.1%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points since 2020 [5]. Group 2: Income and Consumption - The per capita disposable income for residents reached 41,314 yuan in 2024, an increase of 9,125 yuan since 2020, with an average annual real growth rate of 5.5% from 2021 to 2024 [6]. - Per capita consumption expenditure increased to 28,227 yuan, reflecting a real annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2021 to 2024, with a decline in the Engel coefficient from 30.2% in 2020 to 29.8% in 2024 [7]. Group 3: Public Services - The social security system is the largest globally, with 1.07 billion people covered by basic pension insurance, and the average monthly pension for retirees increased from approximately 2,900 yuan in 2020 to 3,162 yuan in 2023 [9]. - The education system has seen improvements, with a gross enrollment rate in preschool education of 92.0% and a high school enrollment rate of 92.0%, both surpassing 2020 levels [10]. - Healthcare resources have expanded, with the number of hospital beds per 1,000 people increasing from 6.46 in 2020 to 7.23 in 2023, and the number of practicing physicians per 1,000 people rising from 2.90 to 3.40 [11]. Group 4: Targeted Support for Vulnerable Groups - The disposable income of rural residents in poverty-stricken counties increased from 12,588 yuan in 2020 to 17,522 yuan in 2024, with an average annual real growth rate of 7.8% [16]. - The number of migrant workers reached 29.973 million in 2024, an increase of 1.413 million since 2020, indicating a stable trend in urban integration [17]. - The health indicators for children improved, with the neonatal mortality rate dropping to 2.5‰, and the number of child protection institutions increased to 633 by the end of 2024 [18][19]. Group 5: Safety and Quality of Life - The crime rate has decreased, with public safety perceptions remaining high, as over 98% of citizens reported feeling safe [22]. - The average time spent on household chores has decreased, and the ownership of household appliances has increased significantly, indicating an improvement in living standards [23]. - Women's participation in the workforce has increased, with 43.4% of all employed individuals being women, reflecting enhanced gender equality in economic participation [24].