Fuzhou City population
Fuzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 8,521,000 people in 2025, with a density of 722.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1952 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 8,240,000 people | 8,320,000 people | 8,420,000 people | 8,469,000 people | 8,501,000 people | 8,521,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 71.8% | 72.5% | 73.0% | 73.9% | 74.3% | 74.6% |
| Birth rate | 12.50 ‰ | 10.85 ‰ | 8.82 ‰ | 7.26 ‰ | 7.02 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 5.80 ‰ | 6.07 ‰ | 4.88 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 9.58 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $210.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $10.4B
- Secondary industry
- $75.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $123.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,823
- Rural disposable income
- $4,496
Cities and counties in Fuzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuqing | 1,412,800 people | 1,518 km² | 930.7 | 56.2% | $28.3B |
| Cangshan | 1,194,900 people | 142 km² | 8,414.8 | 100.0% | $16.2B |
| Minhou | 1,034,000 people | 2,136 km² | 484.1 | 61.2% | $16.3B |
| Changle | 819,000 people | 658 km² | 1,244.7 | 63.9% | $17.3B |
| Jinan | 811,300 people | 567 km² | 1,430.9 | 97.8% | $20.3B |
| Gulou | 688,000 people | 35 km² | 19,657.1 | 100.0% | $46.8B |
| Lianjiang | 647,000 people | 1,168 km² | 553.9 | 51.9% | $12.5B |
| Taijiang | 418,000 people | 18 km² | 23,222.2 | 100.0% | $9.9B |
| Pingtan | 377,000 people | 371 km² | 1,016.2 | 66.8% | $5.2B |
| Mawei | 299,000 people | 281 km² | 1,064.1 | 88.4% | $11.2B |
| Yongtai | 288,000 people | 2,241 km² | 128.5 | 46.1% | $5.2B |
| Luoyuan | 263,600 people | 1,187 km² | 222.1 | 72.5% | $7.5B |
| Minqing | 263,000 people | 1,466 km² | 179.4 | 47.5% | $6.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fuzhou City?
The resident population of Fuzhou City was 8,521,000 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 Fuzhou City?
The population density is 722.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,788 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