What is the population of Tibet? Analysis of the latest data and hot topics in 2024
As an important border region of China, the Tibet Autonomous Region’s population data and development dynamics have always attracted much attention. Combining hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, this article will use structured data to present you the latest situation of Tibet's population from the perspectives of population structure, growth trends, and regional distribution.
1. Total population and historical changes of Tibet
According to the seventh national census (2020) and the latest data from the Tibet Autonomous Region Statistics Bureau, Tibet’s permanent population shows a steady growth trend. The following is a comparison of key data:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 300.22 | - |
| 2020 | 364.81 | 21.5% |
| 2023 (estimate) | About 375.0 | 2.8% |
2. Characteristics of population structure
The population of Tibet is mainly Tibetan, and many ethnic groups coexist. The following is the ethnic composition data from the 2020 census:
| nation | Proportion | Number of people (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| Tibetan | 86.0% | 313.7 |
| Han nationality | 12.2% | 44.5 |
| other ethnic groups | 1.8% | 6.6 |
3. Regional population distribution
Tibet's population is unevenly distributed, mainly concentrated in cities such as Lhasa and Shigatse. The following is the population data of major prefecture-level cities:
| area | Population (10,000 people) | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Lhasa City | 86.79 | 23.8% |
| Shigatse City | 79.82 | 21.9% |
| Qamdo City | 76.04 | 20.8% |
| Nagqu City | 50.48 | 13.8% |
4. Relevance of recent hot topics
1.Tourism boom drives population migration: Tibet’s summer tourism season is approaching, and the short-term floating population has increased significantly. The daily throughput of Lhasa Airport has exceeded 15,000 passengers.
2.Rural revitalization and population return: With policy support, the population outflow trend in agricultural and pastoral areas has slowed down, and about 12,000 new people will return home to start businesses in 2023.
3.High altitude resettlement: A pilot ecological resettlement project in Ngari area plans to relocate more than 5,000 people to low-altitude areas, which has aroused social concern.
5. Future population development trends
According to the "Population Development Plan of the Tibet Autonomous Region (2021-2035)", it is expected that the permanent population will reach about 4.5 million in 2035, and the urbanization rate will exceed 50%. Improvements in medical conditions and optimization of fertility policies are the main driving factors.
To sum up, the total population of Tibet continues to grow, and its structure shows the characteristics of "younger, multi-ethnic, and highly mobile", which is closely related to economic and social development. In the future, we need to focus on balanced regional development and people's livelihood security.
(Note: The data in this article come from the National Bureau of Statistics, the Tibet Autonomous Region Government Gazette and authoritative media reports. Some 2023 data are estimates.)
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