Putuo District population
Putuo District is a county-level area in Shanghai Municipality, China. Resident population was 1,251,000 people in 2025, with a density of 22,816.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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 | — | 1,239,100 people | 1,248,700 people | 1,251,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $24.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 11.2%
- Primary industry
- —
- Secondary industry
- $1.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $23.2B
- Urban disposable income
- —
- Rural disposable income
- —
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taopu (桃浦镇) | 209,979 | 107,509 | 102,470 |
| Zhenruzhen (真如镇街道) | 163,706 | 83,817 | 79,889 |
| Changzheng (长征镇) | 153,693 | 78,691 | 75,002 |
| Donggang (东港街道) | 133,518 | 68,361 | 65,157 |
| Changshoulu (长寿路街道) | 119,456 | 61,161 | 58,295 |
| Shenjiamen (沈家门街道) | 118,476 | 60,660 | 57,816 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Putuo District?
The resident population of Putuo District was 1,251,000 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 Putuo District?
The population density is 22,816.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 55 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
- HuangpuCounty-level area
- XuhuiCounty-level area
- ChangningCounty-level area
- JinganCounty-level area
- HongkouCounty-level area
- YangpuCounty-level area
- MinhangCounty-level area
- BaoshanCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年普陀区国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources