How many people are there in Harbin: Hot topics and structured data analysis on the entire Internet in the past 10 days
As the capital of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin has become the focus of heated discussions on the Internet in recent years due to its unique ice and snow culture, tourist attractions and population change trends. The following is a combination of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, using structured data to analyze Harbin’s “population code” from the perspectives of population size, mobility trends, social concerns, etc.
1. Harbin’s permanent population size (latest data in 2023)
| statistical dimension | numerical value | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| The city’s permanent population | 9.885 million people | Harbin Municipal Bureau of Statistics |
| Proportion of urban population | 72.3% | The seventh census |
| Population over 60 years old | 21.8% | Civil Affairs Department Report |
2. Top 5 population-related topics hotly discussed across the Internet
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbin Ice and Snow Festival visitor numbers | 156.2 | Douyin/Weibo |
| 2 | The phenomenon of population migration from the Northeast | 89.7 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| 3 | Harbin University Admissions Changes | 63.4 | WeChat public account |
| 4 | A gathering place for Russian-speaking talents | 42.1 | Toutiao/Kuaishou |
| 5 | winter migratory bird migration | 38.9 | little red book |
3. Analysis of Population Migration Characteristics
Network data in the past 10 days show that Harbin’s population dynamics present three major characteristics:
1.Significant seasonal fluctuations: During the winter tourist season (December to February), the average daily floating population increases by about 120,000 to 150,000 people, mainly concentrated in scenic spots such as Central Street and Sun Island.
2.Talent policy effects appear: After the implementation of the "30 New Talent Deals" in 2023, the retention rate of college graduates increased by 3.2 percentage points year-on-year, and the volume of online related discussions increased by 217%.
| Talent type | average annual inflow | Main industries |
|---|---|---|
| Russian language professionals | 3800 people | Foreign trade/tourism |
| Ice and snow industry talents | 2500 people | Sports/Education |
| Digital economy talents | 1800 people | IT/e-commerce |
3.Increased activity among silver-haired groups: Aging-friendly transformation has promoted the growth of social content for the elderly. The average monthly playback volume of related short videos has exceeded 120 million times, and the proportion of elderly tourists in scenic spots such as Ice and Snow World has reached 34%.
4. Forecast of future population development trends
Based on the analysis of online public opinion, three major trends deserve attention:
1.Population size in 2024: It is expected to exceed the 10 million mark and become the first city in Northeast China with a population of 10 million (including floating population).
2.demographic changes: With the implementation of supporting measures for the "three-child policy", searches for parenting-related content increased by 89% year-on-year, indicating that the number of newborns may rebound.
3.International population share: In the context of deepening trade between China and Russia, the resident foreign population is expected to increase from the current 12,000 to about 20,000 in 2025.
Harbin is reshaping its population structure through characteristic industries and policy innovation. The population story of this "ice city" will continue to become a hot spot of attention for the entire network.
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