What is the population of Kaifeng: latest data and hot spot analysis
In recent years, Kaifeng, as an important city in Henan Province, has attracted much attention for its population changes. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a structured presentation of the latest population data and related analysis of Kaifeng City.
1. The latest population data of Kaifeng City

| data item | numerical value | Statistical year |
|---|---|---|
| permanent population | 4.824 million people | 2022 |
| Registered population | 4.966 million people | 2022 |
| urbanization rate | 52.1% | 2022 |
| population density | About 742 people/square kilometer | 2022 |
2. Analysis of population change trends
Judging from the data of the past 10 years, the population of Kaifeng City shows the following characteristics:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 467.6 | - |
| 2015 | 475.2 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 481.4 | 1.30% |
| 2022 | 482.4 | 0.21% |
Data show that Kaifeng City’s population growth is showing a slowing trend, which is basically consistent with the national population development pattern.
3. Population structure characteristics
| age group | Proportion | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 17.8% | fall |
| 15-64 years old | 68.5% | Basically stable |
| Over 65 years old | 13.7% | rise |
4. Relevance of recent hot topics
1.Cultural tourism drives population mobility: Qingming Riverside Garden and other scenic spots received a record number of tourists during the National Day, and the short-term floating population increased significantly.
2.Impact of urbanization in Zhengkai: The process of urbanization between Zhengzhou and Kaifeng is accelerating, and the commuter population in the two cities continues to grow. According to incomplete statistics, it has reached 30,000 people per day.
3.Talent introduction policy: Kaifeng City has recently launched the "Bianliang Talent Plan", which plans to introduce 5,000 high-level talents within five years, which will directly affect the quality structure of the population.
4.New urbanization construction: Kaifeng has been selected as a national comprehensive pilot project for new urbanization. It is expected that the urbanization rate will exceed 60% by 2025, and the spatial distribution of the population will change significantly.
5. Prospects for population development
According to the "Outline of the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Kaifeng City", it is expected that by 2025:
| indicator | 2025 goals |
|---|---|
| permanent population | 4.9-5 million people |
| urbanization rate | More than 60% |
| Proportion of working age population | More than 65% |
| Proportion of population with college degree or above | More than 15% |
6. Expert opinions
Professor Zhang from the Population Research Institute of Henan University pointed out: "Kaifeng's population development presents three major characteristics: first, the total population is stabilizing, second, the structure is optimized, and third, mobility is enhanced. In the future, we should focus on the population redistribution effect brought about by the urbanization of Zhengkai."
Director Wang of the Kaifeng Municipal Bureau of Statistics said: "We will strengthen the monitoring of population dynamics, especially paying attention to the service guarantee of the 'one old and one small' population, so as to provide accurate data support for urban development."
7. Conclusion
Kaifeng City's current permanent population is approximately 4.824 million, and it is in a critical period of demographic transition. Under the influence of multiple factors such as new urbanization and the urbanization of Zhengzhou-Kaifeng, the size, structure and distribution of Kaifeng's population will continue to evolve. Timely grasp of these changes is of great significance for formulating scientific development policies.
(Note: The data in this article mainly comes from the public information of Kaifeng Municipal Bureau of Statistics and Henan Provincial Bureau of Statistics. The hot spot analysis is based on the public opinion data of the entire network in the past 10 days)
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