What is the population of Zhenjiang?
In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization, population data has become an important indicator to measure the development of a region. As an important city in Jiangsu Province, Zhenjiang’s population changes have attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis of Zhenjiang's population data, and provide relevant background information.
1. Zhenjiang’s population profile

According to the latest statistical data, the permanent population of Zhenjiang City shows a steady growth trend. The following is a comparison of Zhenjiang City’s population data in recent years:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Registered population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 321.0 | 311.8 |
| 2021 | 322.5 | 312.3 |
| 2022 | 323.8 | 312.9 |
As can be seen from the table, Zhenjiang's permanent population has increased slightly year by year, and the registered household population has been relatively stable, indicating that the inflow of foreign population has played a certain role in Zhenjiang's population growth.
2. Analysis of Zhenjiang’s population structure
Zhenjiang’s population structure shows the following characteristics:
| age group | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 12.5 |
| 15-59 years old | 65.3 |
| 60 years and above | 22.2 |
Data shows that Zhenjiang’s working-age population (15-59 years old) accounts for more than 65%, but the aging problem (60 years and above accounts for 22.2%) is also relatively prominent, which may bring certain challenges to urban development in the future.
3. Population distribution in Zhenjiang
Zhenjiang has jurisdiction over 3 districts and 3 county-level cities, and its population is unevenly distributed. The following is the population data of each district and county:
| District/County | Permanent population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|
| Jingkou District | 58.2 |
| Runzhou District | 45.6 |
| Dantu District | 38.7 |
| Danyang City | 96.5 |
| Yangzhong City | 34.8 |
| Jurong City | 60.0 |
Danyang City has the largest population, reaching 965,000 people, while Yangzhong City has the smallest population, only 348,000 people. The main urban areas (Jingkou District and Runzhou District) have a high population density and show strong urbanization characteristics.
4. Forecast of Zhenjiang’s population growth trend
Combined with current population policies and economic development trends, Zhenjiang’s population may show the following characteristics in the future:
1.Resident population grows slowly: Affected by the integration of the Yangtze River Delta, the foreign population may continue to flow in, but the growth rate will be slower.
2.Increasing aging: As the fertility rate declines and medical care improves, the proportion of the elderly population may further increase.
3.Regional differentiation is obvious: The main urban area and Danyang City have strong population attraction, while the population growth in other districts and counties may be relatively slow.
5. Summary
As an important city in Jiangsu Province, Zhenjiang has a permanent population of about 3.24 million. The population structure is mainly of working age, but the aging problem deserves attention. In the future, Zhenjiang needs to further enhance its population attractiveness and promote sustainable development through industrial upgrading and public service optimization.
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