As a major province in population, Henan's demographic situation presents complex and ever-changing characteristics across multiple dimensions. From the past to the present, and from population structure to migration patterns, Henan population issues have consistently been a focal point for academic research and policymakers. Focusing on 2024, let's examine the latest overview of Henan population.

By the end of 2024, Henan's permanent resident population stood at 97.85 million, including 57.95 million urban residents and 39.90 million rural residents. The urbanization rate of the permanent Henan population was 59.22%, an increase of 1.14 percentage points compared to the end of the previous year.

Throughout the year, 762,000 births were registered in the Henan population, resulting in a birth rate of 7.78‰. Meanwhile, the number of deaths was 773,000, with a mortality rate of 7.89‰. The natural population growth rate stood at -0.11‰.

In 2024, 1.2019 million new urban jobs were created across the province, supporting the Henan population. A total of 290,600 unemployed urban residents were reemployed. Additionally, 505,500 rural laborers were newly transferred to non-agricultural jobs, and 216,800 people returned or moved to rural areas to start businesses.

The total number of rural laborers transferred to non-agricultural employment reached 30.6497 million, including 18.439 million working within the province and 12.2107 million working outside the province——a key feature of the Henan population.

As China's populous province, Henan population landscape is intricate and dynamic, featuring a massive population base and significant development potential. Through scientific planning and policy adjustments, Henan is poised to forge a new path of high-quality development for a major province in population, ultimately realizing the Henan chapter of Chinese modernization.

Web editors: Shen Jianqi, Li Siyao