Chengdu City population
Chengdu City is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 21,535,000 people in 2025, with a density of 1,504.7 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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 20,947,000 people | 21,192,000 people | 21,268,000 people | 21,403,000 people | 21,474,000 people | 21,535,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 78.8% | 79.5% | 79.9% | 80.5% | 80.8% | 81.5% |
| Birth rate | 12.10 ‰ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | 10.40 ‰ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $344.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.8%
- Primary industry
- $7.5B
- Secondary industry
- $96.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $240.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,277
- Rural disposable income
- $4,698
Cities and counties in Chengdu City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xindu | 1,603,000 people | 494 km² | 3,244.9 | 80.0% | $16.7B |
| Shuangliu | 1,525,500 people | 1,067 km² | 1,429.7 | 80.6% | $32.8B |
| Chenghua | 1,424,000 people | 110 km² | 12,945.5 | — | $21.9B |
| Pidu | 1,404,900 people | 438 km² | 3,207.5 | 76.8% | $12.1B |
| Longquanyi | 1,394,000 people | 557 km² | 2,502.7 | 93.6% | $23.2B |
| Jinniu | 1,297,000 people | 108 km² | 12,009.3 | 100.0% | $24.5B |
| Wuhou | 1,233,900 people | 123 km² | 10,031.7 | 100.0% | $22.9B |
| Jianyang | 1,134,000 people | 2,214 km² | 512.2 | 54.5% | $8.1B |
| Wenjiang | 1,026,000 people | 277 km² | 3,704.0 | 79.6% | $11.7B |
| Qingyang | 983,000 people | 66 km² | 14,893.9 | 100.0% | $24.2B |
| Jinjiang | 931,000 people | 61 km² | 15,262.3 | 100.0% | $21.9B |
| Jintang | 806,000 people | 1,156 km² | 697.2 | 57.3% | $10.4B |
| Pengzhou | 777,000 people | 1,420 km² | 547.2 | 58.7% | $10.4B |
| Chongzhou | 742,400 people | 1,088 km² | 682.4 | 56.6% | $7.7B |
| Dujiangyan | 709,000 people | 1,208 km² | 586.9 | 66.3% | $8.4B |
| Qionglai | 592,000 people | 1,384 km² | 427.7 | — | $6.6B |
| Qingbaijiang | 518,000 people | 379 km² | 1,366.8 | 79.9% | $10.7B |
| Dayi | 502,000 people | 1,327 km² | 378.3 | 54.2% | $5.7B |
| Xinjin | 375,000 people | 330 km² | 1,136.4 | 71.0% | $7.9B |
| Pujiang | 254,000 people | 583 km² | 435.7 | 51.6% | $3.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chengdu City?
The resident population of Chengdu City was 21,535,000 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 Chengdu City?
The population density is 1,504.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 14,312 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.
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Data source: 2025年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources