Suzhou City population
Suzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 13,047,700 people in 2025, with a density of 1,589.2 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 | 12,749,600 people | 12,847,800 people | 12,911,000 people | 12,958,000 people | 12,987,000 people | 13,047,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 81.7% | 81.9% | 82.1% | 82.5% | 82.7% | 82.9% |
| Birth rate | 9.01 ‰ | 7.08 ‰ | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | 7.36 ‰ | 6.80 ‰ | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $385.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $2.9B
- Secondary industry
- $178.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $203.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $12,535
- Rural disposable income
- $7,135
Cities and counties in Suzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunshan | 2,159,200 people | 932 km² | 2,316.7 | — | $78.1B |
| Changshu | 1,683,500 people | 1,276 km² | 1,319.4 | — | $44.7B |
| Wujiang | 1,572,500 people | 1,238 km² | 1,270.2 | — | $38.4B |
| Zhangjiagang | 1,442,000 people | 990 km² | 1,456.6 | 75.7% | $48.4B |
| Wuzhong | 1,427,000 people | 2,043 km² | 698.5 | 78.3% | $28.8B |
| Gusu | 922,800 people | 83 km² | 11,118.1 | — | $14.6B |
| Xiangcheng | 919,600 people | 490 km² | 1,876.7 | 94.8% | $19.9B |
| Huqiu | 861,600 people | 335 km² | 2,571.9 | 93.1% | $27.5B |
| Taicang | 849,200 people | 810 km² | 1,048.4 | 71.8% | $26.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suzhou City?
The resident population of Suzhou City was 13,047,700 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 Suzhou City?
The population density is 1,589.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 8,210 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
- NantongPrefecture-level city
- LianyungangPrefecture-level city
- HuaianPrefecture-level city
- YanchengPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年苏州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources