2024年全国科普经费筹集额超222亿元

Core Insights - The Ministry of Science and Technology has released the 2024 national science popularization statistics, indicating steady growth in funding and personnel dedicated to science popularization efforts across the country [1][2]. Funding and Financial Overview - In 2024, the total funding for science popularization reached 22.22 billion yuan, marking a 3.32% increase from 2023 [1]. - Government allocations accounted for 17.12 billion yuan, a 2.46% increase from the previous year, representing 77.06% of the total funding [1]. - Per capita funding for science popularization was 5.60 yuan, with 8.06 billion yuan allocated for science popularization activities, 2.96 billion yuan for infrastructure, and 2.40 billion yuan for exhibits and facilities [1]. Personnel and Workforce Development - The workforce for science popularization grew to 2.21 million individuals in 2024, a 2.62% increase from 2023 [2]. - The number of full-time science popularization personnel reached 297,000, while part-time personnel totaled 1.92 million [2]. - There were 393,600 personnel involved in science communication and guidance, and 57,700 in science creation and research, with 22,600 dedicated to full-time science creation and research [2]. Infrastructure and Facilities - The number of science museums and technology-related museums increased to 1,890, with an exhibition area of 6.90 million square meters, reflecting a 4.49% increase in area from 2023 [2]. Online and Offline Science Communication - In 2024, there were 2,102 science-related websites and over 10,200 science public accounts on WeChat, with a total of 1.18 billion followers [3]. - The number of science videos published online reached 510,000, garnering 24.97 billion views [3]. - Television and radio stations broadcasted over 203,200 and 278,200 hours of science programs, respectively [3]. Public Engagement and Activities - A total of 1.44 million science lectures were organized, attracting 2.00 billion participants [4]. - There were 109,200 science exhibitions and 41,600 science competitions, with participation of 480 million and 222 million people, respectively [4]. - The 2024 National Science Activity Week featured 120,300 activities, engaging 385 million participants under the theme of "Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Inspiring Innovation Across Society" [4]. Statistical Scope and Authority - The statistics cover 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, as well as 32 central and national agencies, with a total of 86,100 survey forms collected, making it the most comprehensive and authoritative dataset on government science popularization efforts in China [4].