Zaozhuang City population
Zaozhuang City is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, China. Resident population was 3,800,400 people in 2025, with a density of 832.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1990 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 3,858,600 people | 3,853,100 people | 3,829,700 people | 3,809,800 people | 3,805,000 people | 3,800,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | 62.8% | 64.0% |
| Birth rate | 12.49 ‰ | 6.91 ‰ | 5.33 ‰ | — | — | — |
| Death rate | 5.46 ‰ | 5.65 ‰ | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $34.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.7%
- Primary industry
- $2.9B
- Secondary industry
- $13.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $18.8B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,443
- Rural disposable income
- $3,514
Cities and counties in Zaozhuang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tengzhou | 1,543,500 people | 1,495 km² | 1,032.4 | 64.2% | $15.3B |
| Shizhong | 604,600 people | 374 km² | 1,616.6 | 79.3% | $5.6B |
| Xuecheng | 494,600 people | 508 km² | 973.6 | 76.4% | $4.8B |
| Shanting | 393,500 people | 1,019 km² | 386.2 | 44.7% | $2.4B |
| Yicheng | 350,000 people | 635 km² | 551.2 | — | $2.6B |
| Taierzhuang | 304,100 people | 533 km² | 570.5 | 50.3% | $2.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zaozhuang City?
The resident population of Zaozhuang City was 3,800,400 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 Zaozhuang City?
The population density is 832.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,564 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
- JinanPrefecture-level city
- QingdaoPrefecture-level city
- ZiboPrefecture-level city
- DongyingPrefecture-level city
- YantaiPrefecture-level city
- WeifangPrefecture-level city
- JiningPrefecture-level city
- TaianPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources