Zhangzhou City population
Zhangzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 5,084,000 people in 2025, with a density of 403.2 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 935,000 people | 18.4% |
| Age 16–59 | 3,023,000 people | 59.5% |
| Age 60+ | 1,126,000 people | 22.1% |
| Age 65+ | 735,000 people | 14.5% |
Data basis / note：户籍
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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 | 5,060,000 people | 5,070,000 people | 5,068,000 people | 5,063,000 people | 5,076,000 people | 5,084,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 64.2% | 65.2% | 66.0% |
| Birth rate | 11.67 ‰ | 8.98 ‰ | 8.04 ‰ | 7.11 ‰ | 7.30 ‰ | 6.96 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.40 ‰ | 3.61 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 7.70 ‰ | 7.44 ‰ | 7.58 ‰ |
| 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
- $85.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.0%
- Primary industry
- $8.5B
- Secondary industry
- $37.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $39.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,442
- Rural disposable income
- $4,379
Cities and counties in Zhangzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhai | 960,500 people | 1,115 km² | 861.4 | 66.9% | $8.6B |
| Zhangpu | 855,200 people | 1,999 km² | 427.8 | 59.0% | $11.4B |
| Xiangcheng | 646,800 people | 265 km² | 2,440.8 | 93.1% | $14.6B |
| Zhaoan | 549,600 people | 1,247 km² | 440.7 | 50.4% | $4.7B |
| Pinghe | 453,000 people | 2,329 km² | 194.5 | 51.9% | $4.3B |
| Yunxiao | 414,600 people | 1,069 km² | 387.8 | 56.7% | $4.7B |
| Longwen | 312,100 people | 124 km² | 2,516.9 | 93.5% | $7.2B |
| Nanjing | 300,600 people | 1,988 km² | 151.2 | 56.9% | $4.9B |
| Changtai | 232,700 people | 913 km² | 254.9 | 65.3% | $5.6B |
| Dongshan | 222,100 people | 244 km² | 910.2 | 68.8% | $4.2B |
| Huaan | 131,600 people | 1,315 km² | 100.1 | 54.4% | $2.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhangzhou City?
The resident population of Zhangzhou City was 5,084,000 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 Zhangzhou City?
The population density is 403.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 12,608 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