Hefei City population
Hefei City is a prefecture-level city in Anhui Province, China. Resident population was 10,005,000 people in 2025, with a density of 870.3 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 | 9,163,000 people | 9,370,000 people | 9,465,000 people | 9,853,000 people | 10,002,000 people | 10,005,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 80.8% | 82.3% | 84.0% | 85.6% | 86.4% | 86.4% |
| Birth rate | 13.56 ‰ | 12.87 ‰ | 9.78 ‰ | 7.98 ‰ | 7.98 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 3.84 ‰ | 5.09 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 6.16 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $197.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.1%
- Primary industry
- $4.7B
- Secondary industry
- $72.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $120.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,119
- Rural disposable income
- $4,903
Cities and counties in Hefei City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baohe | 1,344,000 people | 316 km² | 4,253.2 | 99.9% | $27.9B |
| Shushan | 1,086,000 people | 643 km² | 1,689.0 | — | $20.9B |
| Feixi | 1,016,000 people | 1,695 km² | 599.4 | 71.0% | $17.8B |
| Feidong | 914,000 people | 2,216 km² | 412.5 | — | $13.9B |
| Yaohai | 903,000 people | 247 km² | 3,655.9 | — | $11.7B |
| Lujiang | 879,000 people | 2,348 km² | 374.4 | 60.7% | $10.5B |
| Changfeng | 841,000 people | 1,835 km² | 458.3 | — | $14.6B |
| Luyang | 746,000 people | 139 km² | 5,366.9 | — | $18.4B |
| Chaohu | 725,000 people | 2,082 km² | 348.2 | — | $9.3B |
| Hefeijingkai | 635,000 people | — | — | — | — |
| Xinzhan | 537,000 people | 205 km² | 2,623.0 | — | — |
| Hefei High-tech Zone | 375,000 people | 194 km² | 1,933.0 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hefei City?
The resident population of Hefei City was 10,005,000 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 Hefei City?
The population density is 870.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,496 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
- WuhuPrefecture-level city
- BengbuPrefecture-level city
- HuainanPrefecture-level city
- MaanshanPrefecture-level city
- HuaibeiPrefecture-level city
- TonglingPrefecture-level city
- AnqingPrefecture-level city
- HuangshanPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 合肥市2025年末分县（市）区常住人口情况 · Methodology and sources: Data sources