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Wuhan vs Changsha: population and economy compared
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| Indicator | Wuhan | Changsha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic data | |||
| Resident population | 13,861,900 people2025 | 10,721,400 people2025 | +29.3% |
| Registered (hukou) population | 9,613,400 people2025 | 7,750,000 people2023 | +24.0% |
| Area | 8,483 km² | 11,816 km² | -28.2% |
| Population density | 1,634.1 people/km²2025 | 907.4 people/km²2025 | +80.1% |
| Urbanization rate | 85.2%2025 | 84.5%2025 | +0.8% |
| Urban population | 11,737,700 people2025 | 8,916,300 people2025 | +31.6% |
| Rural population | —2025 | 1,700,200 people2025 | — |
| Households | 3,341,600.002025 | —2025 | — |
| Economy and income | |||
| GDP | $308.0B2025 | $218.9B2025 | +40.7% |
| GDP per capita | $22,2212025 | $20,4162025 | +8.8% |
| GDP growth | 5.6%2025 | 4.0%2025 | +40.0% |
| Primary industry | $6.7B2025 | $6.8B2025 | -2.1% |
| Secondary industry | $91.7B2025 | $76.6B2025 | +19.7% |
| Tertiary industry | $209.7B2025 | $135.5B2025 | +54.8% |
| Urban disposable income | $9,3532025 | $10,0302025 | -6.8% |
| Rural disposable income | $4,9482025 | $6,6862025 | -26.0% |
| Urban disposable income · Change | 4.5% | 3.5% | +28.6% |
| Rural disposable income · Change | 6.1% | 5.3% | +15.1% |
| Latest annual data | |||
| Year | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Birth rate | —2025 | 6.47 ‰2025 | — |
| Death rate | —2025 | 7.14 ‰2025 | — |
| Natural growth rate | —2025 | -0.67 ‰2025 | — |
| Age structure | |||
| Census data | |||
| Census year | Seventh census | Seventh census | — |
| Total population | 12,447,718 people | 10,047,914 people | +23.9% |
| Urban population | 10,494,879 people | 8,300,000 people | +26.4% |
| Urbanization rate | 84.3% | 82.6% | +2.1% |
| Male population | 6,465,183 people | 5,085,746 people | +27.1% |
| Female population | 5,982,535 people | 4,962,168 people | +20.6% |
| Sex ratio (male per 100 female) | 108.1 | 102.5 | +5.4% |
| Minority population share | 1.5% | 2.5% | -40.6% |
| Households | 4,082,533.00 | 3,150,280.00 | +29.6% |
| Household population | 10,210,727 people | 8,266,178 people | +23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.5 | 2.6 | -4.6% |
Source: Wuhan 2025年武汉市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 2025 · Changsha 长沙市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 (常住)
Population history
Data summary
Difference
- Wuhan: Resident population 13,861,900 people, Population density 1,634.1 people/km², Urbanization rate 85.2%, GDP $308.0B
- Changsha: Resident population 10,721,400 people, Population density 907.4 people/km², Urbanization rate 84.5%, GDP $218.9B
Resident population Difference: 3,140,500 (+29.3%)
Population density Difference: 726.7 people/km²
Urbanization rate Difference: 0.7%
GDP Difference: $89.1B
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wuhan?
The resident population of Wuhan was 13,861,900 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 Wuhan?
The population density is 1,634.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 8,483 km².
What is the population of Changsha?
The resident population of Changsha was 10,721,400 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 Changsha?
The population density is 907.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 11,816 km².