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

Core Insights - Since 2022, China's population development has entered a reduction phase, characterized by declining birth rates, aging population, and regional population disparities [1] Population Growth by Province - In 2024, 11 provinces experienced positive population growth compared to three years prior, including Zhejiang, Guangdong, Xinjiang, Hainan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Guizhou, Fujian, Ningxia, Tibet, and Hubei [1] - Zhejiang led with an increase of 1.3 million residents over three years, with all cities in the province showing positive growth [1] - The balanced regional economic development and strong private sector in Zhejiang are favorable for labor absorption [1] Migration Trends - The Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta are primary regions for population inflow, with migration from smaller cities and rural areas to central cities [1] - The top five cities for population growth over the past three years are Hefei, Guiyang, Hangzhou, Changsha, and Zhengzhou, with four being provincial capitals from central and western regions [1] Hefei's Population Growth - Hefei's population increased by 537,000 over three years, making it the fourth city in the Yangtze River Delta to exceed 10 million residents, reaching a total of 10.002 million in 2024 [2] - The city's industrial development, particularly in new sectors like electric vehicles and integrated circuits, has attracted young talent [2] Guiyang's Population Growth - Guiyang saw a population increase of 502,000, benefiting from the "strong provincial capital" and "strong talent" strategies, achieving over 100,000 net population growth for four consecutive years [2] Birth and Natural Growth Rates - In 2024, 14 provinces had birth rates above the national average of 6.77‰, with 10 provinces exceeding 8‰, primarily in western and southern regions [3] - Guangdong had a birth rate of 8.89‰, with a total of 1.13 million births in 2024, marking it as the top province for births for seven consecutive years [3]