Hangzhou City population
Hangzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang Province, China. Resident population was 12,700,000 people in 2025, with a density of 765.2 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 1,649,000 people | 13.0% |
| Age 16–59 | 8,349,000 people | 65.7% |
| Age 60+ | 2,702,000 people | 21.3% |
| Age 65+ | 1,831,000 people | 14.4% |
Data basis / note：常住
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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 | — | 11,965,000 people | 12,204,000 people | 12,522,000 people | 12,624,000 people | 12,700,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 84.2% | 84.8% | 85.3% |
| Birth rate | 11.65 ‰ | 9.92 ‰ | 8.69 ‰ | 6.70 ‰ | 7.50 ‰ | 6.95 ‰ |
| Death rate | 4.68 ‰ | 5.29 ‰ | 5.78 ‰ | 5.40 ‰ | 5.20 ‰ | 5.49 ‰ |
| 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
- $320.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $5.3B
- Secondary industry
- $78.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $236.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $12,050
- Rural disposable income
- $7,450
Cities and counties in Hangzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaoshan | 2,184,000 people | 1,013 km² | 2,155.7 | 82.5% | $34.9B |
| Yuhang | 1,438,000 people | 1,228 km² | 1,170.6 | 76.7% | $49.6B |
| Shangcheng | 1,402,000 people | 99 km² | 14,153.0 | 100.0% | $40.3B |
| Gongshu | 1,201,000 people | 96 km² | 12,565.4 | 100.0% | $31.4B |
| Xihu | 1,180,000 people | 309 km² | 3,813.7 | 97.6% | $34.1B |
| Linping | 1,160,000 people | 286 km² | 4,055.9 | 90.1% | $16.9B |
| Fuyang | 864,000 people | 1,821 km² | 474.5 | 74.0% | $14.4B |
| Qiantang | 810,000 people | 532 km² | 1,523.4 | 90.0% | $20.9B |
| Linan | 657,000 people | 3,119 km² | 210.7 | 64.2% | $10.2B |
| Binjiang | 559,000 people | 72 km² | 7,740.2 | 100.0% | $42.3B |
| Tonglu | 462,000 people | 1,830 km² | 252.5 | 72.3% | $7.2B |
| Jiande | 442,000 people | 2,314 km² | 191.0 | 55.9% | $6.4B |
| Chunan | 317,000 people | 4,417 km² | 71.8 | 57.1% | $4.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hangzhou City?
The resident population of Hangzhou City was 12,700,000 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 Hangzhou City?
The population density is 765.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 16,596 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年杭州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources