Jiujiang City population
Jiujiang City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangxi Province, China. Resident population was 4,484,200 people in 2025, with a density of 235.1 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 60+ | 993,200 people | 22.1% |
| Age 65+ | 689,800 people | 15.4% |
Data basis / note：常住
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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 | 4,600,900 people | 4,560,700 people | 4,557,700 people | 4,536,100 people | 4,499,000 people | 4,484,200 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 63.8% | 64.5% | 65.1% |
| Birth rate | 11.00 ‰ | 7.90 ‰ | 7.02 ‰ | 6.48 ‰ | 6.25 ‰ | 5.16 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.67 ‰ | 5.45 ‰ | 3.75 ‰ | 8.23 ‰ | 7.29 ‰ | 7.61 ‰ |
| 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
- $59.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $3.9B
- Secondary industry
- $22.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $32.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,135
- Rural disposable income
- $3,362
Cities and counties in Jiujiang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiushui | 675,571 people | 4,504 km² | 150.0 | 51.7% | $4.4B |
| Duchang | 527,481 people | 1,988 km² | 265.3 | 45.2% | $3.4B |
| Lianxi | 401,141 people | 548 km² | 732.0 | 84.4% | $7.3B |
| Ruichang | 385,300 people | 1,423 km² | 270.8 | 64.2% | $4.8B |
| Wuning | 299,219 people | 3,507 km² | 85.3 | 54.8% | $3.2B |
| Yongxiu | 297,052 people | 1,940 km² | 153.1 | 61.2% | $4.8B |
| Pengze | 267,667 people | 1,542 km² | 173.6 | 56.3% | $3.1B |
| Chaisang | 257,986 people | 911 km² | 283.2 | 65.5% | $4.3B |
| Xunyang | 256,700 people | 50 km² | 5,134.0 | 100.0% | $9.9B |
| Lushan | 226,900 people | 596 km² | 380.7 | 62.1% | $2.2B |
| Hukou | 213,995 people | 669 km² | 319.9 | 57.8% | $5.5B |
| Jiujiangjingkai | 207,300 people | 80 km² | 2,591.3 | 84.6% | $6.5B |
| Gongqingcheng | 194,754 people | 307 km² | 634.4 | 75.4% | $2.5B |
| Dean | 161,905 people | 838 km² | 193.2 | 69.1% | $2.6B |
| Balihu New Area | 99,700 people | 125 km² | 795.6 | 100.0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jiujiang City?
The resident population of Jiujiang City was 4,484,200 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 Jiujiang City?
The population density is 235.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 19,077 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: 九江市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources