Nanchang City population
Nanchang City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangxi Province, China. Resident population was 6,670,400 people in 2024, with a density of 927.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 1,013,700 people | 15.2% |
| Age 16–59 | 4,549,500 people | 68.2% |
| Age 60+ | 1,107,200 people | 16.6% |
| Age 65+ | 771,900 people | 11.6% |
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 6,568,200 people | 6,670,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 79.6% | 79.9% |
| Birth rate | 7.83 ‰ | 6.01 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.80 ‰ | 5.51 ‰ |
| 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
- $113.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.7%
- Primary industry
- $3.6B
- Secondary industry
- $47.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $62.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,291
- Rural disposable income
- $4,018
Cities and counties in Nanchang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanchang | 1,244,813 people | 1,839 km² | 676.9 | — | $20.3B |
| Qingshanhu | 708,300 people | 214 km² | 3,309.8 | 100.0% | $10.9B |
| Honggutan | 653,768 people | — | — | — | $13.2B |
| Xinjian | 636,200 people | 2,274 km² | 279.8 | 72.3% | $6.1B |
| Jinxian | 635,000 people | 1,952 km² | 325.3 | 53.9% | $5.6B |
| Nanchang Economic Development Zone | 577,950 people | — | — | — | — |
| Xihu | 499,665 people | 43 km² | 11,620.1 | 100.0% | $11.6B |
| Nanchanggaoxin Development Zone | 480,481 people | — | — | — | — |
| Donghu | 415,922 people | 57 km² | 7,303.3 | 94.6% | $7.8B |
| Qingyunpu | 354,582 people | 43 km² | 8,246.1 | 100.0% | $6.7B |
| Anyi | 269,479 people | 656 km² | 410.8 | — | — |
| Wanli Management District | 115,778 people | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanchang City?
The resident population of Nanchang City was 6,670,400 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Nanchang City?
The population density is 927.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 7,195 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
- JingdezhenPrefecture-level city
- PingxiangPrefecture-level city
- JiujiangPrefecture-level city
- XinyuPrefecture-level city
- YingtanPrefecture-level city
- GanzhouPrefecture-level city
- JianPrefecture-level city
- YichunPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2024年南昌市常住人口数据公布 · Methodology and sources: Data sources