How many Chaoshan people are there in Shenzhen? Revealing the power of Chaoshan, this immigrant city
As the most dynamic immigrant city in China, Shenzhen’s population composition has always attracted much attention. Among them, Chaoshan people, as an important immigrant group, play an important role in the economic and social development of Shenzhen. This article will combine the latest data and hot topics on the Internet to provide you with an in-depth analysis of the current situation of the Chaoshan people in Shenzhen.
1. Estimation of population size in Chaoshan, Shenzhen
According to various data statistics and research by scholars, the current size of the Chaoshan people in Shenzhen is roughly as follows:
| Data source | Statistics time | Estimated number of people | Proportion of permanent residents in Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce | 2022 | about 4 million | 22.8% |
| Private research organization | 2021 | 3.5-3.8 million | About 20% |
| Demographers estimate | 2023 | about 3 million | 17% |
It should be noted that due to the high mobility of Shenzhen’s population and the Chaoshan area includes the four cities of Shantou, Chaozhou, Jieyang and Shanwei, different statistical calibers will vary. But what is certain is that Chaoshan people have become one of the largest immigrant groups in Shenzhen.
2. Distribution characteristics of Chaoshan people in Shenzhen
Through the analysis of Chaoshan population distribution in various districts of Shenzhen, we found the following characteristics:
| administrative district | Chaoshan population proportion | main gathering place | Industry characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longgang District | about 35% | Buji, Sakata | commerce, manufacturing |
| Futian District | about 25% | Huaqiang North, Gangxia | E-commerce, finance |
| Luohu District | about 30% | Dongmen, Huangbeiling | Wholesale and retail, catering |
| Baoan District | about 28% | Xixiang, Fuyong | Manufacturing, logistics |
From the perspective of distribution, Chaoshan people are mainly concentrated in the early development areas of Shenzhen, which is closely related to their immigration history. Most Chaoshan people who came to Shenzhen in the 1980s and 1990s chose to start their own businesses in central urban areas such as Luohu and Futian, and later gradually spread outside the city.
3. Chaoshan people’s contribution to Shenzhen’s economy
Chaoshan business gangs play a pivotal role in Shenzhen’s economic development:
1.Business field: About 60% of the merchants in Huaqiangbei Electronic Market are from Chaoshan area, with annual transaction volume exceeding 100 billion yuan.
2.Catering industry: Nearly 40% of Chaoshan beef hotpot restaurants in Shenzhen are run by Chaoshan people, driving the popularity of the entire category.
3.real estate construction: Many well-known Chaoshan real estate companies are developing projects in Shenzhen, such as Kaisa, Galaxy, etc.
4.financial services: People from Chaoshan account for about 15% of Shenzhen’s financial industry employees, especially in the field of private equity funds.
4. Chaoshan-related topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently
Based on the hot spot monitoring of the entire network in the past 10 days, we found that the following topics related to Chaoshan people in Shenzhen have attracted much attention:
| topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Chaoshan Food Map | 85.6 | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| Usage of Chaoshan dialect in Shenzhen | 72.3 | Zhihu, Weibo |
| Chaoshan people’s entrepreneurial stories | 68.9 | Station B, WeChat public account |
| Progress of Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone | 65.4 | Financial media |
Among them, "Where can I eat the most authentic Chaoshan food in Shenzhen?" has become a hot search on Xiaohongshu recently, with more than 20,000 related notes. Regarding the inheritance of Chaoshan dialect in Shenzhen, it also triggered 2,000+ discussions on Zhihu.
5. The inheritance and development of Chaoshan culture in Shenzhen
With the growth of the second and third generations of Chaoshan immigrants, Chaoshan culture has shown new characteristics in Shenzhen:
1.language use: The younger generation of Chaoshan people are fluent in Mandarin, but 65% can still understand Chaoshan dialect and 35% can use it proficiently.
2.Festival customs: The traditional Chaoshan customs of "worshiping the master" and "going out of the garden" have been simplified and passed down in Shenzhen, with a participation rate of about 40%.
3.concept of marriage: Compared with their parents’ generation, the proportion of cross-regional intermarriage among young Chaoshan people has increased from 20% to 45%, and their views are more open.
4.Education investment: Chaoshan families’ investment in their children’s education is higher than the average level in Shenzhen, and the extracurricular training participation rate reaches 78%.
Conclusion
From the early "Chaoshan Gang" to today's "New Shenzhen People", the development process of the Chaoshan group in Shenzhen is a vivid reflection of the city's openness and inclusiveness. With the advancement of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the connection between Chaoshan people and Shenzhen will surely become closer, and they will jointly write a new chapter of development.
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