Wenzhou City population
Wenzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang Province, China. Resident population was 9,902,000 people in 2025, with a density of 840.3 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
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 9,561,000 people | 9,587,000 people | 9,645,000 people | 9,761,000 people | 9,852,000 people | 9,902,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 74.7% | 76.0% | 76.7% |
| Birth rate | 11.90 ‰ | 9.50 ‰ | 7.20 ‰ | 5.40 ‰ | 5.60 ‰ | 4.70 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.20 ‰ | 5.70 ‰ | 5.60 ‰ | 6.40 ‰ | 6.20 ‰ | 6.10 ‰ |
| 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
- $142.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.1%
- Primary industry
- $2.8B
- Secondary industry
- $51.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $87.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $11,731
- Rural disposable income
- $6,460
Cities and counties in Wenzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruian | 1,548,000 people | 1,278 km² | 1,211.3 | 71.1% | $21.2B |
| Yueqing | 1,489,000 people | 1,174 km² | 1,268.3 | 69.9% | $27.0B |
| Lucheng | 1,235,800 people | 294 km² | 4,203.4 | 92.5% | $21.7B |
| Ouhai | 1,030,000 people | 615 km² | 1,674.8 | 86.9% | $14.4B |
| Yongjia | 887,200 people | 2,674 km² | 331.8 | 62.0% | $8.8B |
| Pingyang | 879,000 people | 1,042 km² | 843.6 | 67.5% | $11.5B |
| Cangnan | 852,300 people | 1,272 km² | 670.0 | 73.4% | $8.0B |
| Longwan | 773,000 people | 228 km² | 3,390.4 | 99.9% | $14.8B |
| Longgang | 479,300 people | 122 km² | 3,931.3 | 98.3% | $6.6B |
| Wencheng | 294,000 people | 1,294 km² | 227.2 | 52.6% | $2.5B |
| Taishun | 271,200 people | 1,762 km² | 153.9 | 53.6% | $2.8B |
| Dongtou | 163,600 people | 151 km² | 1,083.4 | 64.4% | $3.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wenzhou City?
The resident population of Wenzhou City was 9,902,000 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 Wenzhou City?
The population density is 840.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,784 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年温州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources