# Mini-Census 2025

The Great Divergence: Guangdong’s Youth and Beijing’s Elite Define China’s New Demographic Map

The 2025 mini-census data highlights a growing demographic divide in China, with Guangdong maintaining a robust birth rate while Beijing consolidates its status as a highly educated tech hub. These regional disparities reveal how China’s top-tier provinces are attempting to mitigate national population decline through industrial upgrading and talent attraction.