Harbin's population falls below 10 million

The number of permanent residents in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has dropped to below 10 million, according to recent data.

The city's bureau of statistics recently released the 2021 Statistical Bulletin of Harbin Economical and Social Development, showing that the city had a permanent population of 9.885 million by the end of 2021, while data showed that the city's permanent population in 2020 was 10.009 million.

Harbin's decline means there is no city with a population of more than 10 million in Northeast China.