Shaoguan City population
Shaoguan City is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 2,833,900 people in 2025, with a density of 154.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,857,700 people | 2,854,900 people | 2,833,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 59.7% | 60.2% | 61.0% |
| Birth rate | 6.82 ‰ | 6.90 ‰ | 6.68 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.39 ‰ | 7.88 ‰ | 9.63 ‰ |
| 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
- $23.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.6%
- Primary industry
- $3.6B
- Secondary industry
- $7.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $12.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,039
- Rural disposable income
- $3,549
Cities and counties in Shaoguan City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wujiang | 390,200 people | 720 km² | 541.9 | 87.0% | $4.5B |
| Lechang | 371,300 people | 2,384 km² | 155.7 | 55.8% | $2.2B |
| Zhenjiang | 359,100 people | 572 km² | 627.6 | 87.3% | $3.3B |
| Nanxiong | 346,700 people | 2,402 km² | 144.3 | 52.6% | $2.1B |
| Wengyuan | 319,300 people | 2,171 km² | 147.1 | 39.9% | $2.3B |
| Qujiang | 286,800 people | 1,666 km² | 172.1 | 64.6% | $2.7B |
| Shixing | 193,700 people | 1,861 km² | 104.1 | 45.2% | $1.5B |
| Xinfeng | 193,100 people | 2,015 km² | 95.8 | 56.3% | $1.4B |
| Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County | 188,300 people | 2,299 km² | 81.9 | 50.4% | $1.9B |
| Renhua | 185,400 people | 2,318 km² | 80.0 | 44.9% | $1.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shaoguan City?
The resident population of Shaoguan City was 2,833,900 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 Shaoguan City?
The population density is 154.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 18,398 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年韶关市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources