Zhanjiang City population
Zhanjiang City is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 7,122,900 people in 2025, with a density of 609.2 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
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1974 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 6,980,700 people | 7,030,900 people | 7,035,400 people | 7,078,400 people | 7,120,800 people | 7,122,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 45.5% | 46.5% | 47.3% | 48.1% | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Birth rate | — | 12.00 ‰ | — | 10.51 ‰ | 10.92 ‰ | 10.50 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 3.88 ‰ | — | 5.02 ‰ | 4.93 ‰ | 6.57 ‰ |
| 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
- $55.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $10.2B
- Secondary industry
- $17.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $26.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,555
- Rural disposable income
- $3,497
Cities and counties in Zhanjiang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lianjiang | 1,380,800 people | 2,543 km² | 543.0 | 37.7% | $8.2B |
| Leizhou | 1,334,900 people | 3,025 km² | 441.3 | 36.1% | $5.7B |
| Wuchuan | 923,900 people | 848 km² | 1,089.5 | 47.7% | $4.4B |
| Suixi | 837,100 people | 2,023 km² | 413.8 | 38.4% | $5.9B |
| Xuwen | 646,400 people | 1,605 km² | 402.7 | 42.2% | $4.0B |
| Xiashan | 551,000 people | 129 km² | 4,271.3 | 94.1% | $6.4B |
| Chikan | 405,200 people | 79 km² | 5,129.1 | 97.9% | $5.3B |
| Potou | 344,300 people | 562 km² | 612.6 | 46.6% | $6.1B |
| Mazhang | 339,800 people | 878 km² | 387.0 | 48.9% | $2.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhanjiang City?
The resident population of Zhanjiang City was 7,122,900 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 Zhanjiang City?
The population density is 609.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,692 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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- GuangzhouPrefecture-level city
- ShaoguanPrefecture-level city
- ShenzhenPrefecture-level city
- ZhuhaiPrefecture-level city
- ShantouPrefecture-level city
- FoshanPrefecture-level city
- JiangmenPrefecture-level city
- MaomingPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources