Zhong County population
Zhong County is a county-level area in Chongqing Municipality, China. Resident population was 684,400 people in 2025, with a density of 312.9 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 | 127,100 people | 18.6% |
| Age 18–34 | 197,900 people | 28.9% |
| Age 35–59 | 351,500 people | 51.4% |
| Age 60+ | 248,400 people | 36.3% |
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 | 715,300 people | 697,800 people | 691,200 people | 684,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 50.7% | 51.5% | 52.2% | 54.0% |
| Birth rate | 4.79 ‰ | 4.89 ‰ | 4.45 ‰ | 4.30 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.31 ‰ | 9.17 ‰ | 8.58 ‰ | 8.86 ‰ |
| 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
- $8.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.1%
- Primary industry
- $872.7M
- Secondary industry
- $3.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $4.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,006
- Rural disposable income
- $3,266
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongzhou (忠州街道) | 241,285 | 123,538 | 117,747 |
| Bashan (拔山镇) | 44,266 | 22,664 | 21,602 |
| Wuyang (乌杨街道) | 32,219 | 16,496 | 15,723 |
| Ruxi (汝溪镇) | 30,443 | 15,587 | 14,856 |
| Xinli (新立镇) | 29,693 | 15,203 | 14,490 |
| Maguan (马灌镇) | 27,424 | 14,041 | 13,383 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhong County?
The resident population of Zhong County was 684,400 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 Zhong County?
The population density is 312.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,187 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年忠县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources