Hefei, the bustling capital of Anhui Province, has officially joined China’s elite club of cities with over 10 million permanent residents—a milestone marking its rapid urbanization and growing economic clout. The latest 2024 population survey revealed Hefei’s population rose to 10.002 million, with a staggering 86.38% urbanization rate. This makes it the country’s 18th city to cross the 10M threshold!
Anhui Province’s overall population also inched up to 61.23 million, but it’s Hefei that’s stealing the spotlight. Among China’s mega-cities, 15 out of 17 (like Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen) also boast GDPs above 1 trillion yuan, proving that big populations often mean big economies.
The Yangtze River Delta region, already a powerhouse, is eyeing more growth: cities like Nanjing and Ningbo—each with populations over 9 million—could soon join the 10M club. What’s driving this urban boom? Experts point to job opportunities, tech innovation, and infrastructure investments attracting millennials and professionals alike.
For young adventurers and entrepreneurs, Hefei’s rise is a signpost of Asia’s shifting urban landscape—where cities aren’t just growing, they’re becoming global economic engines.
The latest 2024 population survey revealed Hefei’s population rose to 10.002 million, with a staggering 86.38% urbanization rate. This makes it the country’s 18th city to cross the 10M threshold! 
What’s driving this urban boom? Experts point to job opportunities, tech innovation, and infrastructure investments attracting millennials and professionals alike. 
