Nantong City population
Nantong City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 7,750,000 people in 2024, with a density of 737.6 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 7,694,800 people | 7,724,400 people | 7,728,000 people | 7,733,000 people | 7,749,000 people | 7,750,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 71.2% | 72.6% | 73.1% |
| Birth rate | 6.92 ‰ | 5.86 ‰ | 6.09 ‰ | 4.47 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | 9.16 ‰ | 8.62 ‰ | 10.12 ‰ | 9.61 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $178.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.3%
- Primary industry
- $7.5B
- Secondary industry
- $82.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $88.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,498
- Rural disposable income
- $5,142
Cities and counties in Nantong City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongzhou | 1,267,000 people | 1,166 km² | 1,086.6 | 67.1% | $25.9B |
| Chongchuan | 1,230,300 people | 355 km² | 3,465.6 | 100.0% | $26.9B |
| Rugao | 1,217,800 people | 1,492 km² | 816.2 | 64.7% | $22.8B |
| Haimen | 997,100 people | 939 km² | 1,061.9 | 70.0% | $24.8B |
| Qidong | 955,100 people | 1,208 km² | 790.6 | 62.8% | $21.7B |
| Rudong | 870,000 people | 1,733 km² | 502.0 | 61.4% | $20.5B |
| Haian | 865,100 people | 1,184 km² | 730.7 | 71.6% | $21.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nantong City?
The resident population of Nantong City was 7,750,000 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 Nantong City?
The population density is 737.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 10,507 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
- NanjingPrefecture-level city
- WuxiPrefecture-level city
- XuzhouPrefecture-level city
- ChangzhouPrefecture-level city
- SuzhouPrefecture-level city
- LianyungangPrefecture-level city
- HuaianPrefecture-level city
- YanchengPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2024统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources