Changzhou City population
Changzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 5,415,400 people in 2025, with a density of 1,238.6 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | 5,279,600 people | 5,349,600 people | 5,375,000 people | 5,386,000 people | 5,415,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 78.5% | 79.9% | 79.9% |
| Birth rate | 7.80 ‰ | 7.60 ‰ | 5.70 ‰ | — | — | — |
| Death rate | 6.60 ‰ | 7.90 ‰ | 7.40 ‰ | — | — | — |
| GDP | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $155.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $2.6B
- Secondary industry
- $71.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $81.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $10,815
- Rural disposable income
- $6,210
Cities and counties in Changzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wujin | 1,740,600 people | 1,065 km² | 1,634.1 | 73.3% | $49.6B |
| Xinbei | 914,500 people | 509 km² | 1,797.0 | 89.8% | $32.4B |
| Liyang | 808,500 people | 1,535 km² | 526.9 | 68.1% | $24.3B |
| Tianning | 681,200 people | 155 km² | 4,400.5 | 92.6% | $14.5B |
| Zhonglou | 672,800 people | 133 km² | 5,062.5 | 94.7% | $14.5B |
| Jintan | 597,800 people | 976 km² | 612.7 | 68.8% | $19.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Changzhou City?
The resident population of Changzhou City was 5,415,400 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Changzhou City?
The population density is 1,238.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,372 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
Nearby areas
- NanjingPrefecture-level city
- WuxiPrefecture-level city
- XuzhouPrefecture-level city
- SuzhouPrefecture-level city
- NantongPrefecture-level city
- LianyungangPrefecture-level city
- HuaianPrefecture-level city
- YanchengPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年常州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources