Population of Heilongjiang province

The population of Heilongjiang Province is 30.99 million.

By 2022, the population of Heilongjiang Province has reached 30.99 million, which is one of the densely populated provinces in China. Among the population of Heilongjiang province, the Han population accounts for the vast majority, and the proportion of other ethnic minorities is relatively low.

The population history of Heilongjiang Province can be traced back to ancient times. At that time, Heilongjiang was the northeast frontier with a relatively small population. In the Qing Dynasty, because Heilongjiang Province was located in the frontier, the emperor adopted a series of immigration policies, which attracted a large number of Han immigrants and immigrants from other parts of Northeast China to Heilongjiang Province, and gradually increased the population of Heilongjiang Province.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the population growth rate in Heilongjiang Province was further accelerated. 1950, the population of Heilongjiang Province was 9.525 million. In 1978 alone, the population of Heilongjiang Province increased to 1.87 million.

Population development trend in Heilongjiang province

By 2020, the elderly population aged 65 and above in Heilongjiang Province will account for 13.2% of the total population, while the minors under 15 will only account for 17.8% of the total population. This means that the proportion of the elderly population in Heilongjiang Province has exceeded that of minors. This demographic change has had an impact on the social and economic development of Heilongjiang Province.

With the acceleration of urbanization, the proportion of urban population in Heilongjiang Province is increasing. By 2020, the urban population in Heilongjiang Province will account for 60.9% of the total population, and the proportion has exceeded the national average. Among them, Harbin, Daqing, Qiqihar and other cities have a large population.

In order to cope with the trend of population aging, Heilongjiang Province has implemented a series of population policies. For example, strengthen the medical security of the elderly population, improve the quality of old-age services, and encourage young people to have children. The implementation of these policies is of positive significance to the population development of Heilongjiang Province.