11省份近三年常住人口正增长

Core Insights - Since 2022, China's population has entered a phase of decline, characterized by low birth rates, aging, and regional population disparities [2] - In the past three years, 11 provinces have seen an increase in permanent residents, with Zhejiang and Guangdong leading in population growth [2] - The trend of population migration shows that the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta are major inflow regions, with smaller cities and rural areas continuing to migrate towards central cities [2] Population Growth by City - 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 residents [3] - 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 [3] - Guiyang's population increased by 502,000, benefiting from the implementation of "strong provincial capital" and "strong talent" strategies [3] 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 located in the western and southern regions [4] - Eleven provinces maintained positive natural growth rates, with an increase of three provinces compared to the previous year, indicating a trend of population growth in these areas [4] High Birth Rate Provinces - Provinces with higher birth rates are also among those experiencing population growth, particularly in the western and southern coastal regions [5] - Guangdong's birth rate reached 8.89‰ in the previous year, with an increase of 100,000 births in 2024, maintaining its status as the top province for births for seven consecutive years [6]