Hezhou City population
Hezhou City is a prefecture-level city in Guangxi Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 1,986,300 people in 2025, with a density of 169.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,010,500 people | 1,989,200 people | 1,986,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 51.1% | 51.8% | 52.5% |
| Birth rate | 8.96 ‰ | 9.37 ‰ | 9.02 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.47 ‰ | 7.25 ‰ | 8.89 ‰ |
| 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
- $14.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.3%
- Primary industry
- $2.7B
- Secondary industry
- $4.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $6.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,029
- Rural disposable income
- $2,797
Cities and counties in Hezhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babu | 656,300 people | 3,667 km² | 179.0 | 55.0% | $5.0B |
| Pinggui | 390,900 people | 1,823 km² | 214.5 | 60.0% | $3.5B |
| Zhongshan | 350,700 people | 1,500 km² | 233.8 | 46.7% | $2.2B |
| Zhaoping | 330,000 people | 3,224 km² | 102.4 | 50.1% | $1.5B |
| Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County | 263,500 people | 1,540 km² | 171.1 | 44.9% | $1.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hezhou City?
The resident population of Hezhou City was 1,986,300 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 Hezhou City?
The population density is 169.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,753 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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- LiuzhouPrefecture-level city
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- QinzhouPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 贺州市统计局 · Methodology and sources: Data sources