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Xi'an vs Zhengzhou: population and economy compared
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| Indicator | Xi'an | Zhengzhou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic data | |||
| Resident population | 13,236,300 people2025 | 13,138,000 people2025 | +0.7% |
| Registered (hukou) population | 10,288,073 people2023 | 9,292,000 people2023 | +10.7% |
| Area | 10,106 km² | 7,507 km² | +34.6% |
| Population density | 1,309.7 people/km²2025 | 1,750.1 people/km²2025 | -25.2% |
| Urbanization rate | 81.0%2025 | 81.5%2025 | -0.6% |
| Urban population | 10,722,700 people2025 | 10,710,400 people2025 | +0.1% |
| Rural population | 2,513,600 people2025 | 2,427,600 people2025 | +3.5% |
| Male population | 6,709,700 people2025 | 6,695,000 people2025 | +0.2% |
| Female population | 6,457,900 people2025 | 6,443,000 people2025 | +0.2% |
| Households | 3,360,614.002025 | —2025 | — |
| Economy and income | |||
| GDP | $193.4B2025 | $212.0B2025 | -8.8% |
| GDP per capita | $14,6082025 | $16,1382025 | -9.5% |
| GDP growth | 4.7%2025 | 5.4%2025 | -13.0% |
| Primary industry | $4.6B2025 | $2.6B2025 | +75.3% |
| Secondary industry | $55.2B2025 | $77.6B2025 | -28.8% |
| Tertiary industry | $133.5B2025 | $131.8B2025 | +1.3% |
| Urban disposable income | $7,8342025 | $7,2902025 | +7.5% |
| Rural disposable income | $3,1192025 | $4,6772025 | -33.3% |
| Urban disposable income · Change | 4.9% | 3.8% | +28.9% |
| Rural disposable income · Change | 5.9% | 5.3% | +11.3% |
| Latest annual data | |||
| Year | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Births | —2025 | 95,500 people2025 | — |
| Deaths | —2025 | 66,800 people2025 | — |
| Birth rate | —2025 | 7.28 ‰2025 | — |
| Death rate | —2025 | 5.09 ‰2025 | — |
| Natural growth rate | —2025 | 2.19 ‰2025 | — |
| Age structure | |||
| Age 0–15 | —2025 | 2,341,000 people2025 | — |
| Age 16–59 | —2025 | 8,943,000 people2025 | — |
| Census data | |||
| Census year | Seventh census | Seventh census | — |
| Total population | 12,183,280 people | 12,600,574 people | -3.3% |
| Urban population | 9,723,308 people | 9,879,029 people | -1.6% |
| Urbanization rate | 79.8% | 78.4% | +1.8% |
| Male population | 6,226,524 people | 6,467,170 people | -3.7% |
| Female population | 5,956,756 people | 6,133,404 people | -2.9% |
| Sex ratio (male per 100 female) | 104.5 | 105.4 | -0.9% |
| Minority population share | 1.0% | 1.5% | -32.0% |
| Households | 4,269,626.00 | 3,636,411.00 | +17.4% |
| Household population | 10,391,686 people | 10,237,153 people | +1.5% |
| Average household size | 2.4 | 2.8 | -13.8% |
Source: Xi'an 西安市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Zhengzhou 2025年统计公报 (常住)
Population history
Data summary
Difference
- Xi'an: Resident population 13,236,300 people, Population density 1,309.7 people/km², Urbanization rate 81.0%, GDP $193.4B
- Zhengzhou: Resident population 13,138,000 people, Population density 1,750.1 people/km², Urbanization rate 81.5%, GDP $212.0B
Resident population Difference: 98,300 (+0.7%)
Population density Difference: 440.4 people/km²
Urbanization rate Difference: 0.5%
GDP Difference: $18.7B
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xi'an?
The resident population of Xi'an was 13,236,300 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 Xi'an?
The population density is 1,309.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 10,106 km².
What is the population of Zhengzhou?
The resident population of Zhengzhou 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?
The population density is 1,750.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 7,507 km².