Paracel Islands Demographics Profile

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Population1,440 (July 2014 est.)

note: Chinese activity has increased in recent years, particularly on Woody Island, where the population exceeds 1,000; there are scattered Chinese garrisons on some other islands
Population growth rate0.75% (2021 est.)
Net migration rate-0.66 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2021 est.)
Population distributiona population of over 1,000 Chinese resides on Woody Island, the largest of the Paracels; there are scattered Chinese garrisons on some other islands

Source: CIA World Factbook
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