What is the population of Hainan Province?
In recent years, Hainan Province, as China's only tropical island province, has attracted a lot of attention with its unique natural scenery and free trade port policy. So, what is the population of Hainan Province? This article will conduct a detailed analysis of the latest statistical data, population structure, regional distribution, etc., and attach structured data tables to help readers fully understand the current population status of Hainan Province.
1. The latest population data of Hainan Province

According to the latest data released by the Hainan Provincial Bureau of Statistics, as of the end of 2023, the permanent population of Hainan Province will beAbout 10.27 million people. Compared with 2022, the population will grow by approximately 1.2%, a growth rate higher than the national average. The following is the change in the permanent population of Hainan Province in the past five years:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 944.72 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 1008.12 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 1012.34 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 1015.61 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 1027.00 | 1.2% |
2. Analysis of the population structure of Hainan Province
The population structure of Hainan Province shows the following characteristics:
1.sex ratio: Males account for 51.2%, females account for 48.8%, and the gender ratio is 104.9 (females are 100).
2.Age distribution: The population aged 0-14 accounts for 18.3%, the population aged 15-59 accounts for 63.7%, and the population aged 60 and above accounts for 18.0%. The degree of aging is slightly lower than the national average.
3.Urban and rural distribution: The urban population accounts for 60.1% and the rural population accounts for 39.9%. The urbanization rate continues to increase.
4.ethnic composition: The Han population accounts for about 82%, and the ethnic minority population accounts for about 18%, among which the Li ethnic group is the largest ethnic minority.
3. Population distribution of cities and counties in Hainan Province
Hainan Province has jurisdiction over 4 prefecture-level cities and 15 county-level administrative regions, with uneven population distribution. The following are population data (2023) for major cities and counties:
| City and County | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Proportion of the whole province |
|---|---|---|
| Haikou City | 293.12 | 28.5% |
| Sanya City | 103.14 | 10.0% |
| Danzhou City | 95.43 | 9.3% |
| Qionghai City | 53.21 | 5.2% |
| Wenchang City | 59.32 | 5.8% |
| Wanning City | 55.67 | 5.4% |
| Dongfang City | 44.25 | 4.3% |
| Other cities and counties | 322.86 | 31.5% |
4. Characteristics of population mobility in Hainan Province
In recent years, population mobility in Hainan Province has shown the following trends:
1.Increase in out-of-province immigration: Thanks to the construction of the free trade port, the number of immigrants from outside the province will be approximately 156,000 in 2023, mainly from Guangdong, Hunan, Sichuan and other provinces.
2.Significant seasonal fluctuations: The "migratory bird crowd" in winter has caused a short-term increase in the population of Sanya and other places by 20%-30%.
3.Talent introduction has achieved remarkable results: In 2023, about 82,000 talents of various types will be introduced through the "Millions of Talents into Hainan" plan.
5. Prospects for population development in Hainan Province
According to the "Hainan Provincial Population Development Plan (2035)", it is expected that the permanent population will reach about 11 million by 2025 and about 12.5 million by 2035. The main growth drivers come from:
1. The population agglomeration effect brought about by the construction of the free trade port
2. Improvement of public services such as medical care and education
3. Ecological and environmental advantages attract senior care and vacation crowds
It is worth noting that Hainan Province is also facing challenges such as accelerating population aging and uneven regional development, which need to be addressed through measures such as optimizing industrial layout and improving the social security system.
To sum up, Hainan Province currently has a permanent population of approximately 10.27 million, which is in a stage of steady growth. With the further advancement of the construction of the free trade port, Hainan's population size, structure and quality will usher in new changes, which deserves continued attention.
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