What is the population of Rizhao?
In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization, population data has become one of the important indicators for measuring urban development. As an important coastal city in Shandong Province, Rizhao City’s population changes have attracted much attention. This article will analyze the current population situation of Rizhao City in detail based on hot topics and structured data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Total population of Rizhao City

According to the latest statistical data, the permanent population of Rizhao City is showing a steady growth trend. The following is a comparison of Rizhao City’s population data in recent years:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Registered population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 295.7 | 308.2 |
| 2021 | 297.5 | 309.8 |
| 2022 | 299.3 | 311.5 |
As can be seen from the table, the permanent population of Rizhao City will increase from 2.957 million in 2020 to 2.993 million in 2022, with an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.6%. The registered population increased from 3.082 million to 3.115 million, a growth rate slightly higher than that of the permanent population.
2. Demographic Structure Analysis
The population structure of Rizhao City shows the following characteristics:
| age group | Proportion (%) | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 15.2 | slight decrease |
| 15-59 years old | 62.8 | Basically stable |
| 60 years and above | 22.0 | Rising year by year |
Data shows that Rizhao City has a high degree of aging, with the population aged 60 and above accounting for more than 20%, and showing an upward trend. The proportion of the labor force (15-59 years old) is stable, but the proportion of children has declined slightly, reflecting the low fertility rate.
3. Population mobility and urbanization
As a coastal city, Rizhao City has attracted some immigrants. The following is population mobility data in the past three years:
| Year | Inflow population (10,000 people) | Outmigration population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| 2021 | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| 2022 | 6.2 | 5.4 |
Judging from the data, the net population inflow in Rizhao City is increasing year by year, reaching 8,000 in 2022, mainly due to the development of tourism and port economy. In addition, the urbanization rate will increase from 58.3% in 2020 to 60.1% in 2022, indicating that the city is becoming more attractive.
4. Relationship between hot topics and population
In the past 10 days, hot topics related to Rizhao’s population include:
1.“Rizhao Talent Introduction Policy”: Many places have launched settlement subsidies to attract highly educated talents, which is expected to further promote population growth.
2."Measures for Aging": Community elderly care services and the integrated model of medical and nursing care have become the focus of discussion.
3."Maternity Support Policy": Some netizens called for increasing childcare subsidies to alleviate the problem of the declining proportion of children.
5. Future Outlook
Overall, the total population of Rizhao City has maintained steady growth, but structural issues (such as aging) still require attention. With continued economic development and policy optimization, Rizhao is expected to become a more dynamic coastal city.
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