Spatial-temporal evolution of floating population structure and its influencing factors in Fujian Province based on census data from 2000 to 2020
Based on comprehensive population census data spanning from 2000 to 2020,alongside relevant so-cioeconomic indicators,a comprehensive analysis has been undertaken to explore the intricate spatial and tem-poral evolution of the floating population structure across various counties within Fujian Province,China.This analysis delves deep into the complex factors that influence this population dynamic and finds that:The trend of intra-provincialization of the floating population structure in Fujian Province has increased,and rapidly intra-provincialized areas are spatially connected into three horizontal axes in the"southeast-northwest"direction.A closer examination reveals that,compared to urban centers or municipal districts,the shift towards intra-provin-cialization is even more pronounced in counties and county-level cities.In addition,this study conducted re-search on economic development level,industrial structure,administrative division level,air quality,public ser-vice conditions,and regional differentiation in coastal and inland areas,and found that:the growth of employ-ment scale in the secondary industry are directly linked to encourages the inter-provincialization of floating population.Conversely,the growth of employment scale in the tertiary industry encourages intra-provincializa-tion of floating population.Counties encourages intra-provincialization of floating population too.Addition-ally,inland regions,unlike their coastal counterparts,demonstrate a heightened sensitivity to changes in envir-onmental factors such as air quality and public service provisions,which further shape the floating population structure.The significance of these findings lies not only in enhancing our grasp of population mobility pat-terns within China but also in their practical applications.The research findings have significantly broadened our comprehension of the intricate transformation patterns observed in China's population mobility structure.Moreover,these insights can serve as a valuable reference for policymakers and planners aiming to foster high-quality development and the rational allocation of public service resources in the southeastern coastal regions of the country.By considering the subtle interactions between economic,environmental,social factors,and floating population structure,more responsive and sustainable policies can be designed and implemented.Ulti-mately,this will help improve the livelihoods and social welfare of floating population in Fujian and other re-gions.
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