Harbin City population
Harbin City is a prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang Province, China. Resident population was 9,887,000 people in 2025, with a density of 185.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 10,001,000 people | 9,885,000 people | 9,824,100 people | 9,776,000 people | 9,858,000 people | 9,887,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 71.8% | — | 72.2% |
| Birth rate | 4.77 ‰ | 3.90 ‰ | — | — | 3.70 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 6.13 ‰ | 5.90 ‰ | — | — | 5.70 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $86.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.6%
- Primary industry
- $7.9B
- Secondary industry
- $19.8B
- Tertiary industry
- $58.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,525
- Rural disposable income
- $3,493
Cities and counties in Harbin City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nangang | 1,390,700 people | 192 km² | 7,243.2 | — | $15.9B |
| Xiangfang | 1,120,200 people | 340 km² | 3,294.7 | — | $11.2B |
| Daoli | 921,764 people | 479 km² | 1,924.4 | — | $11.2B |
| Daowai | 879,304 people | 619 km² | 1,420.5 | — | $5.8B |
| Hulan | 764,700 people | 2,197 km² | 348.1 | — | $2.0B |
| Wuchang | 684,000 people | 7,512 km² | 91.1 | — | $4.0B |
| Shuangcheng | 617,600 people | 3,112 km² | 198.5 | — | $3.5B |
| Acheng | 488,700 people | 2,445 km² | 199.9 | — | $3.6B |
| Bin | 429,000 people | 3,845 km² | 111.6 | — | $3.0B |
| Shangzhi | 421,000 people | 8,891 km² | 47.4 | — | $2.7B |
| Songbei | 413,500 people | 736 km² | 561.8 | — | $10.0B |
| Bayan | 382,000 people | 3,135 km² | 121.9 | — | $2.0B |
| Pingfang | 238,900 people | 94 km² | 2,541.5 | — | $3.4B |
| Yilan | 238,000 people | 4,616 km² | 51.6 | 23.3% | $1.8B |
| Fangzheng | 177,000 people | 2,969 km² | 59.6 | — | $1.0B |
| Yanshou | 171,000 people | 3,150 km² | 54.3 | — | $1.2B |
| Tonghe | 170,000 people | 5,675 km² | 30.0 | — | $1.3B |
| Mulan | 162,000 people | 3,179 km² | 51.0 | — | $1.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harbin City?
The resident population of Harbin City was 9,887,000 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 Harbin City?
The population density is 185.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 53,186 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
- QiqiharPrefecture-level city
- JixiPrefecture-level city
- HegangPrefecture-level city
- ShuangyashanPrefecture-level city
- DaqingPrefecture-level city
- YichunPrefecture-level city
- JiamusiPrefecture-level city
- QitaihePrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年哈尔滨市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources