Zhenjiang City population
Zhenjiang City is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 3,223,300 people in 2025, with a density of 839.3 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 60+ | 952,900 people | 29.6% |
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 3,226,000 people | 3,228,000 people | 3,223,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 80.7% | 81.1% | 81.8% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — |
| 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
- $79.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $2.4B
- Secondary industry
- $35.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $41.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,847
- Rural disposable income
- $5,542
Cities and counties in Zhenjiang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danyang | 993,500 people | 1,047 km² | 948.9 | — | $22.5B |
| Jurong | 642,000 people | 1,387 km² | 462.9 | 68.8% | $11.7B |
| Jingkou | 355,800 people | 125 km² | 2,846.4 | — | $8.7B |
| Dantu | 349,200 people | 611 km² | 571.5 | 73.3% | $7.2B |
| Yangzhong | 316,700 people | 331 km² | 956.8 | 72.1% | $9.8B |
| Runzhou | 239,900 people | 124 km² | 1,934.7 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhenjiang City?
The resident population of Zhenjiang City was 3,223,300 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 Zhenjiang City?
The population density is 839.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,840 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
- NanjingPrefecture-level city
- WuxiPrefecture-level city
- XuzhouPrefecture-level city
- ChangzhouPrefecture-level city
- SuzhouPrefecture-level city
- NantongPrefecture-level city
- LianyungangPrefecture-level city
- HuaianPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年镇江市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources