What is the population of Xianyou County? Analysis of the latest data and hot topics in 2023
Recently, the topic of county population changes has attracted widespread attention. As a county under the jurisdiction of Putian City, Fujian Province, the population data of Xianyou County has attracted much attention from local residents and researchers. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a structured presentation of the latest population data of Xianyou County and related social phenomena.
1. Basic population data of Xianyou County

| indicator | data | Statistical year | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| permanent population | 865,000 people | 2022 | Putian City Statistical Yearbook |
| Registered population | 1.187 million people | 2021 | Xianyou County Public Security Bureau |
| urbanization rate | 48.3% | 2022 | Fujian Provincial Bureau of Statistics |
| population density | 512 people/square kilometer | 2022 | Bureau of Natural Resources data |
| annual growth rate | -0.27% | 2021-2022 | census data |
2. Analysis of recent hotspot correlations
1.New trends in population mobility: Data from social platforms in the past 10 days show that the number of reads of the topic #COUNTY YOUTH RETURN TO HOMETOWN has exceeded 230 million. The Xianyou County Human Resources and Social Security Bureau’s return-to-hometown entrepreneurship subsidy policy has triggered heated discussions. In the first half of 2023, it has attracted more than 2,300 migrant workers to return home.
2.Characteristic industries drive employment: Xianyou, as the "City of Classical Craft Furniture in China", directly employs 120,000 people in the mahogany industry. The related topic #Xianyou Craftsman# has been played more than 80 million times on the Douyin platform in the past week.
| Industry | Number of employees | Proportion of labor force | annual output value |
|---|---|---|---|
| arts and crafts | 186,000 | 21.5% | 42 billion yuan |
| Shoes and clothing textiles | 72,000 | 8.3% | 13.5 billion yuan |
| modern agriculture | 98,000 | 11.3% | 7.8 billion yuan |
3.Educational resource allocation: According to the Weibo topic #County Middle School Enrollment Rate#, Xianyou No. 1 Middle School’s undergraduate admission rate for the 2023 College Entrance Examination reached 92%, but the number of students in compulsory education in the county decreased by 13% compared with 2018, reflecting changes in the demographic structure.
3. Population structure characteristics
| age group | population | Proportion | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 143,000 | 16.5% | ↓1.2%(year) |
| 15-59 years old | 558,000 | 64.5% | ↓0.8%(year) |
| Over 60 years old | 164,000 | 19.0% | ↑2.1%(year) |
4. Excerpts from expert opinions
1. The director of the Regional Economic Research Center of Fujian Normal University pointed out: "The fact that the permanent population of Xianyou County is less than the registered population reflects that the county's economic development still needs breakthroughs, and it is recommended to strengthen the supporting construction of industrial parks."
2. Demographers published an analysis in the journal "Southeast Population": "The phenomenon of 'double decline' of population in central Fujian (declining birth rate and increasing outmigration rate) needs to be taken seriously, and the Xianyou case is typical."
5. Future Outlook
According to the plan, Xianyou County plans to achieve an urban resident population of over 500,000 by 2025 and an urbanization rate of 55%. The currently being promoted "One River, Two Cities" development strategy and 30 livelihood projects with a total investment of 12 billion yuan may become key variables affecting population mobility.
Note: The data in this article are based on government gazettes, statistical yearbooks and public media reports. The hot spot analysis is based on the monitoring of public opinion on the entire network. The data is as of October 2023.
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