Research on the Mechanism of Population Agglomeration's Role in High-Quality Economic Development in Anhui Province

In the early stages of economic development, population agglomeration significantly promotes economic growth. However, with the disappearance of the demographic dividend, negative externalities begin to strengthen. Currently, the economic development in Anhui Province faces challenges, necessitating a shift in focus from pursuing speed to pursuing quality, particularly concerning sustainable development. This paper analyzes the role of population agglomeration in high-quality economic development from the perspective of the five development concepts, constructing a mechanism to understand this relationship. Targeted recommendations for formulating appropriate population control policies and deepening the upgrading of industrial structures are proposed to promote high-quality economic development.