Gaozhou City population
Gaozhou City is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 1,332,900 people in 2025, with a density of 393.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1991 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 1,329,300 people | 1,330,500 people | 1,326,100 people | 1,329,000 people | 1,336,400 people | 1,332,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 39.6% | 42.0% | 43.0% | 44.9% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 9.13 ‰ | 8.00 ‰ | 10.83 ‰ | 8.81 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | 5.91 ‰ | 7.57 ‰ | 5.32 ‰ | 5.29 ‰ |
| 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
- $11.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.1%
- Primary industry
- $2.7B
- Secondary industry
- $2.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $6.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,045
- Rural disposable income
- $3,777
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzhou (潘州街道) | 196,060 | 100,383 | 95,677 |
| Shigu (石鼓镇) | 92,292 | 47,254 | 45,038 |
| Zhangpo (长坡镇) | 64,349 | 32,947 | 31,402 |
| Baoguang (宝光街道) | 64,042 | 32,790 | 31,252 |
| Dongan (东岸镇) | 58,017 | 29,705 | 28,312 |
| Genzi (根子镇) | 51,258 | 26,244 | 25,014 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaozhou City?
The resident population of Gaozhou City was 1,332,900 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 Gaozhou City?
The population density is 393.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,389 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年高州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources