逼近170万大学生！中国高校第一城背后，城市人才格局重塑

Core Insights - The number of students in higher education institutions in China continues to expand, with 10 cities now having over 800,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and vocational programs [1][3] - Guangzhou leads the country with over 1.5 million students, followed by cities like Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, and Chongqing, which have surpassed 1 million students [1][3] - While enrollment numbers are increasing, the growth rate is slowing down, indicating a potential shift in educational dynamics [2] Enrollment Trends - From 2020 to 2024, the growth rates of undergraduate enrollment were 5.74%, 3.50%, 1.32%, 2.73%, and 2.56% respectively, showing a trend of diminishing growth [2] - The total number of students in the top 20 cities increased from 17.03 million in 2023 to 17.37 million in 2024, a growth of 1.97% [3] City-Specific Data - In 2024, Nanchang joined the "800,000 club" with 820,266 students, marking a 4.23% increase from the previous year [4][5] - Cities like Hefei, Kunming, Taiyuan, and Harbin saw a decline in student numbers, with Hefei's enrollment dropping by 2.69% [5][6] Graduate Education Development - Many cities are focusing on developing graduate education, with cities like Beijing and Shanghai having significant numbers of graduate students, indicating a shift towards higher education [6][7] - Beijing has the highest number of graduate students at 475,000, while Shanghai has 269,300, reflecting the concentration of higher education resources in major cities [6][7] Employment and Talent Retention - Cities are implementing strategies to attract and retain graduates, with initiatives like "Million College Students Stay in Wuhan" and "Ten Thousand College Students Stay in Hohhot" [10][11] - Employment opportunities and living costs are critical factors influencing graduates' decisions to stay in their respective cities [11][12] Recommendations for Cities - To retain graduates, cities should enhance job matching, improve salary competitiveness, and provide housing support [14] - Building a vibrant social and cultural environment is also essential to attract and retain young talent [14]