11省份近三年常住人口正增长，多个中西部强省会人口快速增长

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the population growth trends in China, particularly focusing on the provinces of Zhejiang and Guangdong, which are leading in population increase despite a national decline [1][2] - Since 2022, China's population has entered a reduction phase, characterized by declining birth rates, aging population, and regional population disparities [1] - In the last three years, 11 provinces have experienced positive population growth, with Zhejiang and Guangdong showing the most significant increases [1] Group 2 - Zhejiang's population increased by 1.3 million over the past three years, with all its cities maintaining positive growth, attributed to its strong private economy and balanced regional development [1] - The top five cities with the highest population growth in the last three years are Hefei, Guiyang, Hangzhou, Changsha, and Zhengzhou, with Hefei leading at an increase of 537,000 [2] - Hefei has become the fourth city in the Yangtze River Delta to exceed a population of 10 million, driven by industrial development and the attraction of new industries [2] Group 3 - In 2024, 14 provinces had birth rates above the national average of 6.77‰, with 10 provinces exceeding 8‰, primarily located in the western and southern regions [3] - Guangdong's birth rate reached 8.89‰ in 2023, maintaining its status as the top province for births for seven consecutive years, with a total of 1.13 million births in 2024 [3] - The natural population growth rates in 11 provinces remained positive, indicating a trend of population increase in both western and eastern coastal provinces [3]