What is the population of Yueyang?
In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization, population data has become the focus of attention from all walks of life. As an important city in Hunan Province, Yueyang's population and changing trends have attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics and content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis of Yueyang City’s population data, and explore related social phenomena.
1. Total population of Yueyang City

According to the latest statistical data, the total permanent population of Yueyang City is as follows:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 505.2 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 510.8 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 515.3 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 518.6 | 0.6% |
It can be seen from the table that the permanent population of Yueyang City shows a steady growth trend, but the growth rate is slowing down year by year.
2. Demographic Structure Analysis
The population structure data of Yueyang City are as follows:
| age group | Proportion | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 16.5% | ↓ |
| 15-59 years old | 62.3% | → |
| Over 60 years old | 21.2% | ↑ |
Data show that the aging of Yueyang City has intensified, the proportion of the population over 60 years old continues to increase, while the proportion of children in the population has declined.
3. Population distribution in various districts and counties
The population distribution in the districts and counties under the jurisdiction of Yueyang City is uneven. The specific situation is as follows:
| Districts and counties | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Proportion of the city |
|---|---|---|
| Yueyang Tower District | 98.7 | 19.0% |
| Yunxi District | 36.2 | 7.0% |
| Junshan District | 28.5 | 5.5% |
| Yueyang County | 72.3 | 13.9% |
| Pingjiang County | 108.6 | 20.9% |
As can be seen from the table, Yueyanglou District, as the central urban area, has the most concentrated population, while Pingjiang County is the county with the largest population.
4. Population mobility
Recent hot topics show that Yueyang, as a major labor export city, has the following characteristics in population mobility:
| flow type | Number of people (10,000) | main flow direction |
|---|---|---|
| Migrant work | 42.5 | Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta |
| migrant population | 15.3 | Other cities in the province |
| Return to hometown to start a business | 2.8 | local county seat |
Data show that the scale of population outflow in Yueyang City is greater than the scale of inflow, but the number of people returning home to start businesses has increased.
5. Population and Economic Development
Recent hot discussions show that population changes are closely related to economic development:
1.labor supply: As the aging of the population intensifies, some enterprises in Yueyang are experiencing labor difficulties.
2.consumer market: The growth of the total population has led to the expansion of the local consumer market. In 2023, the total retail sales of consumer goods will increase by 8.2%.
3.real estate demand: The urban population agglomeration effect is obvious, and housing prices in Yueyang Tower District are 35% higher than those in surrounding districts and counties.
6. Future population development trends
According to expert predictions and analysis, Yueyang’s population will show the following trends in the next five years:
| Predictive indicators | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| permanent population | 5.25 million | 5.35 million |
| urbanization rate | 62% | 68% |
| Proportion of people over 60 years old | 23% | 26% |
To sum up, Yueyang City currently has a permanent population of approximately 5.186 million. The total population has maintained growth but the growth rate has slowed down. The problem of population aging has become prominent, the distribution of districts and counties is uneven, and population mobility is active. These demographic characteristics have important reference value for urban development planning.
Note: The data in this article comes from the recently released statistical bulletins and government work reports, combined with hot topics on the Internet, and is for reference only.
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