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Shandong Province Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #14/16National #178/333

Weihai City population

Weihai City is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, China. Resident population was 2,911,600 people in 2025, with a density of 502.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 2,911,600 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density502.3people/km²
Area5,797km²
Population change · 5 Years +0.0%
Urbanization rate 74.4% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.02 Male 1,467,079 people · Female 1,439,469 people · 2020
Registered (hukou) population 2,501,500 people Data year 2025
Birth rate 4.17 ‰ Death rate 9.21 ‰ · 2023
GDP $54.2B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $8,983 Rural disposable income $4,537 · 2025

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4 County-level area
Rongcheng County-level area Wendeng County-level area Huancui County-level area Rushan County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.

All years
2.93M2.89M2.86M2.83M2.79M2009201220152018202120252009: 2.82M2010: 2.80M2011: 2.81M2012: 2.81M2013: 2.81M2014: 2.82M2015: 2.83M2016: 2.85M2017: 2.87M2018: 2.88M2019: 2.89M2020: 2.91M2021: 2.91M2023: 2.91M2024: 2.91M2025: 2.91M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value201920202021202320242025
Resident population2,889,000 people2,910,800 people2,914,600 people2,913,600 people2,914,600 people2,911,600 people
Urbanization rate68.5%70.2%71.4%72.7%73.6%74.4%
Birth rate7.87 ‰5.99 ‰5.01 ‰4.17 ‰——
Death rate8.28 ‰9.04 ‰7.46 ‰9.21 ‰——
GDP——————
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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population2,906,548 peopleSeventh census
Households1,191,113
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)101.9
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.69%85+ · Female: 0.92%85+80–84 · Male: 1.00%80–84 · Female: 0.98%80–8475–79 · Male: 1.53%75–79 · Female: 1.52%75–7970–74 · Male: 2.43%70–74 · Female: 2.48%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.79%65–69 · Female: 3.92%65–6960–64 · Male: 3.96%60–64 · Female: 4.08%60–6455–59 · Male: 4.47%55–59 · Female: 4.66%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.41%50–54 · Female: 4.49%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.16%45–49 · Female: 4.10%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.57%40–44 · Female: 3.47%40–4435–39 · Male: 3.64%35–39 · Female: 3.52%35–3930–34 · Male: 4.23%30–34 · Female: 4.03%30–3425–29 · Male: 2.41%25–29 · Female: 2.21%25–2920–24 · Male: 2.09%20–24 · Female: 1.77%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.95%15–19 · Female: 1.70%15–1910–14 · Male: 1.95%10–14 · Female: 1.81%10–145–9 · Male: 2.12%5–9 · Female: 1.94%5–91–4 · Male: 1.78%1–4 · Female: 1.66%1–40 · Male: 0.29%0 · Female: 0.27%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han98.94%
2,875,752 people
Korean0.38%
10,886 people
Manchu0.24%
7,033 people
Mongol0.12%
3,428 people
Wa0.08%
2,254 people
Hui0.06%
1,761 people
Yi0.03%
737 people
Miao0.02%
670 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$54.8B$53.2B$51.5B$49.9B$48.2B2023202420252023: $48.9B2024: $51.9B2025: $54.2B

Economy and income

GDP
$54.2B2025
GDP growth
5.8%
Primary industry
$4.9B
Secondary industry
$19.6B
Tertiary industry
$29.7B
Urban disposable income
$8,983
Rural disposable income
$4,537

Cities and counties in Weihai City

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4 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Rongcheng 711,100 people 1,526 km² 466.0 66.4% $10.7B
Wendeng 546,000 people 1,616 km² 337.9 63.9% $9.2B
Huancui 482,400 people 991 km² 486.8 90.3% $6.8B
Rushan 440,000 people 1,665 km² 264.3 — $5.7B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Weihai City?

The resident population of Weihai City was 2,911,600 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 Weihai City?

The population density is 502.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 5,797 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: 统计公报2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources