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Chengdu vs Chongqing: population and economy compared
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| Indicator | Chengdu | Chongqing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic data | |||
| Resident population | 21,535,000 people2025 | 31,872,600 people2025 | -32.4% |
| Registered (hukou) population | 16,373,000 people2025 | 34,093,000 people2023 | -52.0% |
| Area | 14,312 km² | 82,370 km² | -82.6% |
| Population density | 1,504.7 people/km²2025 | 386.9 people/km²2025 | +288.9% |
| Urbanization rate | 81.5%2025 | 73.0%2025 | +11.6% |
| Urban population | 17,542,000 people2025 | 23,273,400 people2025 | -24.6% |
| Rural population | 4,277,000 people2025 | 8,599,200 people2025 | -50.3% |
| Male population | —2025 | 16,052,400 people2025 | — |
| Female population | —2025 | 15,852,300 people2025 | — |
| Households | 5,791,800.002025 | 12,775,345.002025 | -54.7% |
| Economy and income | |||
| GDP | $344.4B2025 | $469.5B2025 | -26.6% |
| GDP per capita | $15,9932025 | $14,7312025 | +8.6% |
| GDP growth | 5.8%2025 | 5.3%2025 | +9.4% |
| Primary industry | $7.5B2025 | $29.5B2025 | -74.5% |
| Secondary industry | $96.0B2025 | $163.9B2025 | -41.4% |
| Tertiary industry | $240.9B2025 | $276.0B2025 | -12.7% |
| Urban disposable income | $8,2772025 | $7,2122025 | +14.8% |
| Rural disposable income | $4,6982025 | $3,2612025 | +44.1% |
| Urban disposable income · Change | 4.4% | 4.2% | +4.8% |
| Rural disposable income · Change | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Latest annual data | |||
| Year | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Births | —2025 | 148,000 people2025 | — |
| Deaths | —2025 | 295,000 people2025 | — |
| Birth rate | —2025 | 4.64 ‰2025 | — |
| Death rate | —2025 | 9.25 ‰2025 | — |
| Natural growth rate | —2025 | -4.61 ‰2025 | — |
| Age structure | |||
| Census data | |||
| Census year | Seventh census | Seventh census | — |
| Total population | 20,937,757 people | 32,054,159 people | -34.7% |
| Urban population | 16,492,980 people | 22,264,028 people | -25.9% |
| Urbanization rate | 78.8% | 69.5% | +13.4% |
| Male population | 10,522,641 people | 16,202,133 people | -35.1% |
| Female population | 10,415,116 people | 15,852,026 people | -34.3% |
| Sex ratio (male per 100 female) | 101.0 | 102.2 | -1.2% |
| Minority population share | 1.9% | 6.8% | -72.5% |
| Households | 7,419,822.00 | 12,040,234.00 | -38.4% |
| Household population | 18,445,326 people | 29,477,069 people | -37.4% |
| Average household size | 2.5 | 2.5 | +1.6% |
Source: Chengdu 2025年统计公报 · Chongqing 2025年重庆市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 (常住)
Population history
Data summary
Difference
- Chengdu: Resident population 21,535,000 people, Population density 1,504.7 people/km², Urbanization rate 81.5%, GDP $344.4B
- Chongqing: Resident population 31,872,600 people, Population density 386.9 people/km², Urbanization rate 73.0%, GDP $469.5B
Resident population Difference: 10,337,600 (-32.4%)
Population density Difference: 1,117.7 people/km²
Urbanization rate Difference: 8.4%
GDP Difference: $125.1B
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chengdu?
The resident population of Chengdu was 21,535,000 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 Chengdu?
The population density is 1,504.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 14,312 km².
What is the population of Chongqing?
The resident population of Chongqing was 31,872,600 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 Chongqing?
The population density is 386.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 82,370 km².