Zhengzhou City population
Zhengzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Henan Province, China. Resident population was 13,138,000 people in 2025, with a density of 1,750.1 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 | 2,341,000 people | 17.8% |
| Age 16–59 | 8,943,000 people | 68.1% |
| Age 60+ | 1,854,000 people | 14.1% |
| Age 65+ | 1,187,000 people | 9.0% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 12,617,000 people | 12,742,000 people | 12,828,000 people | 13,008,000 people | 13,086,000 people | 13,138,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 78.4% | 79.1% | 79.4% | 80.0% | 81.0% | 81.5% |
| Birth rate | — | 8.58 ‰ | 7.68 ‰ | 7.59 ‰ | 8.75 ‰ | 7.28 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 4.81 ‰ | 4.79 ‰ | 4.95 ‰ | 4.82 ‰ | 5.09 ‰ |
| 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
- $212.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $2.6B
- Secondary industry
- $77.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $131.8B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,290
- Rural disposable income
- $4,677
Cities and counties in Zhengzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinshui | 1,668,000 people | 242 km² | 6,892.6 | 99.2% | $31.6B |
| Xinzheng | 1,220,000 people | 873 km² | 1,397.5 | 71.5% | — |
| Erqi | 1,096,000 people | 159 km² | 6,893.1 | 92.0% | $13.3B |
| Zhongyuan | 993,200 people | 195 km² | 5,093.3 | 99.9% | $14.0B |
| Guancheng | 855,100 people | 204 km² | 4,191.7 | 94.4% | $11.6B |
| Xinmi | 824,600 people | 1,001 km² | 823.8 | 67.8% | $10.2B |
| Gongyi | 799,400 people | 1,041 km² | 767.9 | 69.8% | $14.9B |
| Dengfeng | 726,400 people | 1,220 km² | 595.4 | 63.6% | $7.1B |
| Xingyang | 688,100 people | 955 km² | 720.5 | 65.4% | $8.4B |
| Zhongmu | 668,000 people | 1,393 km² | 479.5 | 68.1% | $7.3B |
| Huiji | 595,900 people | 206 km² | 2,892.7 | 75.2% | $5.4B |
| Shangjie | 200,900 people | 18 km² | 11,161.1 | 99.6% | $2.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhengzhou City?
The resident population of Zhengzhou City was 13,138,000 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 Zhengzhou City?
The population density is 1,750.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 7,507 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年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources