Suqian City population
Suqian City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 4,957,300 people in 2025, with a density of 581.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 4,972,800 people | 4,988,200 people | 4,999,000 people | 4,977,500 people | 4,980,000 people | 4,957,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 61.1% | 62.2% | 63.2% | 65.0% | 65.6% | 66.5% |
| Birth rate | 12.50 ‰ | 8.58 ‰ | 6.93 ‰ | 5.73 ‰ | 5.70 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 7.15 ‰ | 6.56 ‰ | 6.49 ‰ | 7.90 ‰ | 7.63 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $69.9B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $5.9B
- Secondary industry
- $28.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $35.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,951
- Rural disposable income
- $3,883
Cities and counties in Suqian City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuyang | 1,652,900 people | 2,299 km² | 719.0 | 63.2% | $22.8B |
| Sihong | 860,500 people | 2,694 km² | 319.4 | 64.6% | $11.2B |
| Siyang | 826,800 people | 1,378 km² | 600.0 | — | $11.5B |
| Sucheng | 662,400 people | 854 km² | 775.6 | 69.3% | $9.0B |
| Suyu | 447,200 people | 1,237 km² | 361.5 | 70.9% | $7.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suqian City?
The resident population of Suqian City was 4,957,300 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 Suqian City?
The population density is 581.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 8,524 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
- NantongPrefecture-level city
- LianyungangPrefecture-level city
- HuaianPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 宿迁市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources