Qingdao City population
Qingdao City is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, China. Resident population was 10,515,500 people in 2025, with a density of 931.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 10,105,700 people | 10,256,700 people | 10,342,100 people | 10,371,500 people | 10,442,500 people | 10,515,500 people |
| Urbanization rate | 76.3% | 77.2% | 77.3% | 78.3% | 78.9% | 79.8% |
| Birth rate | — | 6.76 ‰ | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $244.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $7.2B
- Secondary industry
- $81.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $155.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,973
- Rural disposable income
- $4,631
Cities and counties in Qingdao City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huangdao | 2,059,900 people | 2,129 km² | 967.5 | 85.1% | $77.0B |
| Jimo | 1,378,100 people | 1,921 km² | 717.2 | 63.4% | $24.2B |
| Chengyang | 1,221,400 people | 584 km² | 2,092.7 | — | $21.8B |
| Pingdu | 1,168,300 people | 3,176 km² | 367.9 | 49.1% | $14.1B |
| Shibei | 1,111,400 people | 66 km² | 16,806.3 | 100.0% | $18.3B |
| Jiaozhou | 1,058,100 people | 1,324 km² | 799.4 | 66.8% | $25.0B |
| Licang | 788,600 people | 99 km² | 7,957.6 | — | $9.8B |
| Laixi | 711,000 people | 1,568 km² | 453.4 | — | $9.9B |
| Laoshan | 521,100 people | 396 km² | 1,316.7 | 87.7% | $19.5B |
| Shinan | 491,800 people | 32 km² | 15,263.8 | — | $21.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Qingdao City?
The resident population of Qingdao City was 10,515,500 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 Qingdao City?
The population density is 931.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,295 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: 2025年青岛市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources