Shuyang County population
Shuyang County is a county-level area in Jiangsu Province, China. Resident population was 1,652,900 people in 2025, with a density of 719.0 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 | 426,100 people | 25.8% |
| Age 60+ | 409,000 people | 24.7% |
Data basis / note：户籍
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 | 1,658,800 people | 1,660,100 people | 1,661,500 people | 1,652,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 60.7% | 61.6% | 62.2% | 63.2% |
| Birth rate | 6.56 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 5.71 ‰ | 4.69 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.85 ‰ | 6.74 ‰ | 6.08 ‰ | 6.46 ‰ |
| 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
- $22.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.8%
- Primary industry
- $1.9B
- Secondary industry
- $9.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $11.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,866
- Rural disposable income
- $3,926
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shucheng (沭城街道) | 386,491 | 197,883 | 188,608 |
| Mengxi (梦溪街道) | 78,965 | 40,430 | 38,535 |
| Nanhu (南湖街道) | 69,986 | 35,833 | 34,153 |
| Zhaxia (扎下镇) | 47,769 | 24,458 | 23,311 |
| Yitao (沂涛镇) | 46,414 | 23,764 | 22,650 |
| Sangxu (桑墟镇) | 45,605 | 23,350 | 22,255 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shuyang County?
The resident population of Shuyang County was 1,652,900 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 Shuyang County?
The population density is 719.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,299 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: 沭阳县2025年国民经济和社会发展情况统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources