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Suzhou vs Tianjin: population and economy compared
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| Indicator | Suzhou | Tianjin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic data | |||
| Resident population | 13,047,700 people2025 | 13,630,000 people2025 | -4.3% |
| Registered (hukou) population | 7,988,000 people2025 | 11,946,000 people2025 | -33.1% |
| Area | 8,210 km² | 11,966 km² | -31.4% |
| Population density | 1,589.2 people/km²2025 | 1,139.0 people/km²2025 | +39.5% |
| Urbanization rate | 82.9%2025 | 86.2%2025 | -3.8% |
| Urban population | —2025 | 11,750,000 people2025 | — |
| Rural population | —2025 | 1,880,000 people2025 | — |
| Male population | —2025 | 5,822,900 people2025 | — |
| Female population | —2025 | 5,939,700 people2025 | — |
| Households | 2,537,454.002025 | 4,522,600.002025 | -43.9% |
| Economy and income | |||
| GDP | $385.2B2025 | $257.9B2025 | +49.4% |
| GDP per capita | $29,5222025 | $18,9182025 | +56.0% |
| GDP growth | 5.4%2025 | 4.8%2025 | +12.5% |
| Primary industry | $2.9B2025 | $4.1B2025 | -28.8% |
| Secondary industry | $178.6B2025 | $85.6B2025 | +108.7% |
| Tertiary industry | $203.6B2025 | $168.2B2025 | +21.1% |
| Urban disposable income | $12,5352025 | $8,3592025 | +50.0% |
| Rural disposable income | $7,1352025 | $4,7932025 | +48.9% |
| Urban disposable income · Change | 4.0% | 4.1% | -2.4% |
| Rural disposable income · Change | 4.8% | 5.3% | -9.4% |
| Latest annual data | |||
| Year | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Birth rate | —2025 | 4.25 ‰2025 | — |
| Death rate | —2025 | 7.33 ‰2025 | — |
| Natural growth rate | —2025 | -3.08 ‰2025 | — |
| Age structure | |||
| Census data | |||
| Census year | Seventh census | Seventh census | — |
| Total population | 12,748,262 people | 13,866,009 people | -8.1% |
| Urban population | 10,418,373 people | 11,744,440 people | -11.3% |
| Urbanization rate | 81.7% | 84.7% | -3.5% |
| Male population | 6,657,110 people | 7,144,949 people | -6.8% |
| Female population | 6,091,152 people | 6,721,060 people | -9.4% |
| Sex ratio (male per 100 female) | 109.3 | 106.3 | +2.8% |
| Minority population share | 1.0% | 3.2% | -68.8% |
| Households | 4,273,563.00 | 4,867,116.00 | -12.2% |
| Household population | 11,210,065 people | 11,668,540 people | -3.9% |
| Average household size | 2.6 | 2.4 | +9.2% |
Source: Suzhou 2025年苏州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Tianjin 2025年统计公报+天津统计年鉴2025
Population history
Data summary
Difference
- Suzhou: Resident population 13,047,700 people, Population density 1,589.2 people/km², Urbanization rate 82.9%, GDP $385.2B
- Tianjin: Resident population 13,630,000 people, Population density 1,139.0 people/km², Urbanization rate 86.2%, GDP $257.9B
Resident population Difference: 582,300 (-4.3%)
Population density Difference: 450.2 people/km²
Urbanization rate Difference: 3.3%
GDP Difference: $127.3B
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suzhou?
The resident population of Suzhou was 13,047,700 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 Suzhou?
The population density is 1,589.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 8,210 km².
What is the population of Tianjin?
The resident population of Tianjin was 13,630,000 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 Tianjin?
The population density is 1,139.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,966 km².