Jining City population
Jining City is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, China. Resident population was 8,129,300 people in 2025, with a density of 726.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1990 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 8,360,700 people | 8,336,500 people | 8,290,600 people | 8,240,500 people | 8,187,300 people | 8,129,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 60.1% | 61.2% | 62.0% | 63.1% | 64.1% | 65.4% |
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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
- $85.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.8%
- Primary industry
- $9.0B
- Secondary industry
- $30.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $45.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,930
- Rural disposable income
- $3,723
Cities and counties in Jining City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoucheng | 1,123,500 people | 1,616 km² | 695.2 | 69.2% | $15.7B |
| Rencheng | 1,079,400 people | 889 km² | 1,214.2 | 83.9% | $9.7B |
| Liangshan | 702,200 people | 961 km² | 730.7 | 49.6% | $4.8B |
| Jiaxiang | 676,000 people | 975 km² | 693.3 | 48.0% | $4.4B |
| Wenshang | 671,300 people | 889 km² | 755.1 | 58.2% | $4.2B |
| Jinxiang | 616,300 people | 888 km² | 694.0 | 62.6% | $4.3B |
| Qufu | 615,800 people | 815 km² | 755.6 | 67.6% | $6.4B |
| Weishan | 590,300 people | 1,738 km² | 339.6 | 58.1% | $7.0B |
| Yanzhou | 541,700 people | 648 km² | 836.0 | 82.8% | $9.4B |
| Sishui | 517,500 people | 1,118 km² | 462.9 | 49.0% | $3.3B |
| Yutai | 400,300 people | 654 km² | 612.1 | 48.3% | $3.8B |
| Jining High-tech Zone | 338,000 people | — | — | 89.0% | $8.6B |
| Taibaihu New Area | 171,600 people | — | — | 85.3% | $1.1B |
| Jiningjingkai | 121,000 people | — | — | 47.2% | $1.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jining City?
The resident population of Jining City was 8,129,300 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 Jining City?
The population density is 726.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,191 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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- JinanPrefecture-level city
- QingdaoPrefecture-level city
- ZiboPrefecture-level city
- ZaozhuangPrefecture-level city
- DongyingPrefecture-level city
- YantaiPrefecture-level city
- WeifangPrefecture-level city
- TaianPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年济宁市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources