Donghai County population
Donghai County is a county-level area in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 1,035,500 people in 2024, with a density of 508.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–14 | 199,700 people | 19.3% |
| Age 60+ | 236,900 people | 22.9% |
Data basis / note：户籍
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 1,040,500 people | 1,047,700 people | 1,043,200 people | 1,041,900 people | 1,039,200 people | 1,035,500 people |
| Urbanization rate | 48.0% | 48.4% | 49.1% | 50.0% | 50.7% | 51.4% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 6.33 ‰ | 6.73 ‰ | 6.45 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 7.56 ‰ | 7.23 ‰ | 6.23 ‰ |
| 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
- $11.1B2024
- GDP growth
- 5.9%
- Primary industry
- $1.6B
- Secondary industry
- $4.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $5.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,351
- Rural disposable income
- $3,797
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niushan (牛山街道) | 263,966 | 135,151 | 128,815 |
| Shiliu (石榴街道) | 62,537 | 32,019 | 30,518 |
| Fangshan (房山镇) | 56,942 | 29,154 | 27,788 |
| Taolin (桃林镇) | 56,930 | 29,148 | 27,782 |
| Baitabu (白塔埠镇) | 51,531 | 26,384 | 25,147 |
| Tuofeng (驼峰乡) | 50,556 | 25,885 | 24,671 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donghai County?
The resident population of Donghai County was 1,035,500 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Donghai County?
The population density is 508.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,037 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.
Nearby areas
- LianyunCounty-level area
- LianyunganghaizhouCounty-level area
- GanyuCounty-level area
- GuanyunCounty-level area
- GuannanCounty-level area
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Data source: 扬州市统计年鉴2025+统计公报2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources