Jeonbuk National University Researchers Examine Trends and Factors of Urban Shrinkage in Medium-Sized Cities

Researchers investigate the spatial distribution and factors affecting urban shrinkage of medium-sized cities in China

JEONBUK-DO, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban shrinkage is a natural phase in the life cycle of industrialized cities that occurs due to population decline. Most studies, however, overlook urban shrinkage in medium-sized cities. To address this gap, researchers analyzed the spatial distribution and the factors affecting urban shrinkage of medium-sized cities at the county level in China. Based on the findings, the researchers also proposed crucial policy changes to mitigate urban shrinkage.