Why are there fewer people in Urumqi?

The phenomenon of population decline in this area is attributed to epidemic situation, economic factors, geographical location and policy factors, traffic and urban development, social changes and other factors.

1, epidemic impact: During the COVID 19 epidemic, Urumqi, like other places, was affected by strict epidemic control measures. As a result, a large number of floating population and temporary population have been evacuated, especially mainland businessmen who are doing business have returned to the mainland due to limited business activities, and some permanent residents may also move to the mainland due to work and life adjustment.

2. Economic factors: Compared with other fast-developing areas in China, Urumqi's economic development may be relatively backward, and employment opportunities may not be as rich as those in developed cities in the mainland. Therefore, some local residents choose to leave Urumqi for other cities to seek better job and development opportunities.

3. Geographical location and policy factors: Urumqi is located in the northwest inland, and its geographical location is relatively remote. In addition, the label of hard areas and related pension and retirement policies may have a certain impact on the introduction and retention of talents.

4. Traffic and urban development: Although Urumqi has made remarkable progress in infrastructure construction and urban modernization, such as opening a subway to improve traffic conditions, this does not directly mean population growth. On the contrary, with the improvement of transportation convenience, the population movement may accelerate, making it easier for people who might have stayed in Urumqi to travel further.

5. Social change: In the Internet age, the change of interpersonal communication and the acceleration of life rhythm may lead some young people to pursue a higher quality of life or a more suitable living environment, thus leaving Urumqi.