What is the population of Quzhou?
In recent years, Quzhou City, as an important prefecture-level city in Zhejiang Province, has attracted much attention in its population data. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed interpretation of Quzhou City’s population status and provide structured data display.
1. Population overview of Quzhou City

Quzhou City is located in the west of Zhejiang Province and has jurisdiction over Kecheng District, Qujiang District, Longyou County, Jiangshan City, Changshan County and Kaihua County. According to the latest statistical data, the total population of Quzhou City shows a steady growth trend. The following is a comparison of Quzhou City’s population data in recent years:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Registered population (10,000 people) | population growth rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 227.6 | 255.8 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 228.9 | 256.3 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 229.7 | 256.8 | 0.35% |
2. Population distribution in various districts and counties
The population distribution among districts and counties in Quzhou City is uneven. The population density in the main urban area is relatively high, while the population in mountainous counties is relatively small. The following are the latest population data for each district and county:
| Districts and counties | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Proportion of the city | Population density (person/square kilometer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kecheng District | 48.2 | 20.98% | 856 |
| Qujiang District | 32.5 | 14.15% | 245 |
| Longyou County | 36.8 | 16.02% | 312 |
| Jiangshan City | 49.3 | 21.46% | 278 |
| Changshan County | 26.4 | 11.49% | 193 |
| Kaihua County | 26.5 | 11.54% | 142 |
3. Characteristics of population structure
Quzhou City’s population structure presents the following characteristics:
1.Higher degree of aging: The proportion of the population over 60 years old reaches 23.5%, which is higher than the national average.
2.balanced gender ratio: Men account for 50.3% and women account for 49.7%.
3.Increased educational attainment: The proportion of the population with a college degree or above will increase from 8.2% in 2010 to 16.7% in 2022.
4.The urbanization rate has steadily increased: The urbanization rate will reach 57.3% in 2022, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the previous year.
4. Population mobility trends
In recent years, population mobility in Quzhou City has shown the following trends:
| Year | Net inflow of population (10,000 people) | Main inflow areas | Main outflow areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.8 | Kecheng District, Jiangshan City | Kaihua County, Changshan County |
| 2021 | -0.5 | Kecheng District | Qujiang District, Longyou County |
| 2022 | +0.3 | Kecheng District, Jiangshan City | Kaihua County |
5. Population policy and planning
The Quzhou Municipal Government attaches great importance to population development issues and has recently introduced a number of policies and measures:
1.Talent introduction plan: Implement the "Qianjiang Talent Plan" and provide high-level talents with a settlement subsidy of up to 2 million yuan.
2.maternity support policy: A one-time subsidy of 30,000 yuan will be provided to eligible families with three children.
3.Elderly care service system: It is planned to build 100 community elderly care service centers by 2025.
4.Household registration system reform: Relax the conditions for settlement and attract people from surrounding areas to settle.
6. Future population forecast
According to predictions from the Quzhou Municipal Statistics Bureau, by 2025, the permanent population of Quzhou City will reach 2.32-2.35 million, and the registered population will remain at around 2.57 million. The population structure will be further optimized, and the urbanization rate is expected to exceed 60%.
To sum up, Quzhou City currently has a permanent population of approximately 2.3 million people and a registered population of approximately 2.57 million. With the implementation of various population policies and economic and social development, Quzhou City's population size and quality will be further improved.
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