Dinghai District population
Dinghai District is a county-level area in Zhejiang Province, China. Resident population was 514,000 people in 2025, with a density of 903.3 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 0–17 | 56,815 people | 11.1% |
| Age 18–34 | 53,489 people | 10.4% |
| Age 35–59 | 163,772 people | 31.9% |
| Age 60+ | 132,512 people | 25.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 507,000 people | 508,500 people | 510,200 people | 514,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 77.2% | 77.5% | 78.0% | 78.8% |
| Birth rate | 4.18 ‰ | 4.09 ‰ | 4.57 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.22 ‰ | 8.99 ‰ | 7.02 ‰ | 7.09 ‰ |
| 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
- $11.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 8.3%
- Primary industry
- $326.8M
- Secondary industry
- $3.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $7.8B
- Urban disposable income
- $12,583
- Rural disposable income
- $7,620
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincheng (临城街道) | 85,199 | 43,622 | 41,577 |
| Chengdong (城东街道) | 70,893 | 36,297 | 34,596 |
| Changguo (昌国街道) | 64,047 | 32,792 | 31,255 |
| Qiandao (千岛街道) | 56,111 | 28,729 | 27,382 |
| Baiquan (白泉镇) | 42,614 | 21,818 | 20,796 |
| Huannan (环南街道) | 40,148 | 20,556 | 19,592 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dinghai District?
The resident population of Dinghai District was 514,000 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 Dinghai District?
The population density is 903.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 569 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.
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Data source: 2025年定海区国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources