Despite a nationwide population decline of 4.32 million over the past three years, eleven provincial-level regions in China have bucked the trend by recording significant population growth, according to the China Statistical Yearbook 2025. These regions include Zhejiang, Guangdong, Hainan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Guizhou, Fujian, Hubei, Ningxia Hui, Xizang, and Xinjiang Uygur, with Zhejiang and Guangdong leading the surge. The growth is attributed to migration patterns favoring the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions, as people from smaller cities and rural areas continue to move toward urban centers. Zhejiang, in particular, saw its population increase by 1.3 million, driven by its thriving private sector and balanced regional development, which minimized urban-rural disparities. Among cities, Hefei, Guiyang, Hangzhou, Changsha, and Zhengzhou experienced the highest population increases, with Hefei reaching a milestone of 10 million residents in 2024. Beyond migration, birth rates and natural population growth remain key factors, with regions in western and southern coastal areas showing higher birth rates. For instance, Guangdong not only attracts migrants but also leads the nation in births, with a rate of 8.89 per thousand.