70 Years of Population Changes in Inner Mongolia
Inner Mongolia – three characters hold a magical power.
When you mention the three characters of Inner Mongolia, our thoughts easily drift to the vast grasslands.
Whether it's 'I Made a Promise to the Grassland' or 'Horseman,' the lyrics evoke a sense of letting go –
Give me a patch of blue sky and a rising sun,
Give me a field of lush green grass stretching into the distance,
Give me a majestic eagle and a valiant Mongolian man,
Give me a horsewhip clutched in his hand,
Give me a patch of white clouds and a pure white imagination,
Give me a gentle breeze carrying the fragrance of wildflowers,
Give me a chance encounter in a sprawling pasture,
Give me a glance, fiery and passionate…
We invariably find ourselves humming along with the lyrics, but at this moment, I really need a horsewhip – not for riding, but to restrain my wandering thoughts, after all, we're not here to sing, but to discuss Inner Mongolia's population, haha.
Let's get to the main topic (it feels like the melody is still lingering in my mind, never mind!).
Doubled since the founding of New China, an increase of 7 million in 40 years.
From 1949 to the present, Inner Mongolia's permanent resident population has increased from over 6 million to more than 25 million – a doubling (fourfold increase).
And from 1978's reform and opening-up to the present, Inner Mongolia's population has increased by more than 7 million, but unlike many other provinces, the distance between 25 million and 18 million is still considerable, which can be seen from the side – compared to many other provinces, Inner Mongolia's population growth speed hasn't been rapid over 40 years.
The fastest population growth in the 1960s.
The gender population gap is widening.
As shown in the figure, this gap is more apparent after entering the 21st century, and has narrowed slightly in recent years.
Urbanization has exceeded 60%.
Just like other places in China, Inner Mongolia is undergoing rapid urbanization, and its current urbanization level has reached 63.4%.
However, if you look closely at the chart, a phenomenon in 1989-1990 is puzzling. The urban population suddenly decreased a lot, and Zicheng didn't find a related answer online, so old brothers can comment and tell us
Which city has the most population?
The city with the most population in Inner Mongolia is not Hohhot or Baotou, but –
Inner Mongolian city population in 2018.
This is about Inner Mongolia's population data, if you need more, please contact me in the background.
Good night.
