What is the population of Fuzhou? Latest data and structural analysis
In recent years, the demographic changes in Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province have attracted much attention. As an important city in eastern Jiangxi, Fuzhou's population size directly reflects the local economic and social development level. This article will combine the latest data to conduct a structured analysis of the population situation in Fuzhou City, and attach relevant data tables.
1. Total population of Fuzhou City
According to the latest statistics, as of the end of 2023, Fuzhou City's permanent population is approximately 3.658 million. Compared with 2022, the total population shows a slight downward trend. The following is the population changes in Fuzhou City in the past five years:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Registered population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 370.2 | 403.5 |
| 2020 | 368.9 | 401.2 |
| 2021 | 367.5 | 399.8 |
| 2022 | 366.3 | 398.4 |
| 2023 | 365.8 | 397.6 |
2. Demographic Structure Analysis
1. Gender structure: The male population in Fuzhou City accounts for 51.2%, the female population accounts for 48.8%, and the gender ratio is 104.9 (females are 100).
2. Age structure: Fuzhou City has entered an aging society, with the population over 65 years old accounting for 14.3%. The detailed age distribution is as follows:
| age group | Population share (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 18.6 |
| 15-64 years old | 67.1 |
| 65 years and above | 14.3 |
3. County population distribution
Fuzhou City has jurisdiction over 2 districts and 9 counties, and the population distribution in each district and county is uneven. The following is the 2023 population data for each district and county:
| Districts and counties | Permanent population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|
| Linchuan District | 112.4 |
| Dongxiang District | 46.3 |
| Nancheng County | 32.7 |
| Lichuan County | 24.5 |
| Nanfeng County | 28.9 |
| Chongren County | 32.1 |
| Le'an County | 26.8 |
| Yihuang County | 22.3 |
| Jinxi County | 24.6 |
| Zixi County | 8.7 |
| Guangchang County | 24.4 |
4. Population mobility
As a major labor export city, Fuzhou City has an obvious population outflow. The net outflow of population in 2023 will be about 325,000, mainly to the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions. The specific outflow direction distribution is as follows:
| Flow area | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|
| Guangdong Province | 42.3 |
| Zhejiang Province | 28.7 |
| Fujian Province | 12.5 |
| Shanghai | 9.2 |
| Other areas | 7.3 |
5. Future population development trends
According to predictions, due to the dual impact of declining fertility rates and population outflow, the population of Fuzhou City is likely to continue to maintain a slow downward trend in the next five years. Relevant departments have introduced a number of policies and measures, including encouraging people to return to their hometowns to start businesses and optimizing the fertility environment, to stabilize the population size.
6. Summary
Taken together, Fuzhou City's current permanent population is about 3.658 million, showing a slow decline. The population structure has entered an aging stage, and the distribution among districts and counties is uneven, with Linchuan District accounting for the largest proportion of the population. Facing the new situation of population development, Fuzhou needs to further improve its population policy and promote long-term balanced development of the population.
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