Hebei Province population
Hebei Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 73,540,000 people in 2025, with a density of 389.5 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 0–15 | 12,870,000 people | 17.5% |
| Age 16–59 | 43,150,000 people | 58.7% |
| Age 60+ | 17,520,000 people | 23.8% |
| Age 65+ | 12,390,000 people | 16.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 74,638,400 people | 74,480,000 people | 74,200,000 people | 73,930,000 people | 73,780,000 people | 73,540,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 60.1% | 61.1% | 61.7% | 62.8% | 63.4% | 64.5% |
| Birth rate | 8.16 ‰ | 7.15 ‰ | 6.09 ‰ | 5.54 ‰ | 5.90 ‰ | 4.89 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.66 ‰ | 7.58 ‰ | 7.80 ‰ | 8.33 ‰ | 8.20 ‰ | 8.48 ‰ |
| 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
- $685.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $62.8B
- Secondary industry
- $245.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $377.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,613
- Rural disposable income
- $3,243
Cities and counties in Hebei Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 11,246,900 people | 14,530 km² | 774.0 | 73.6% | $120.3B |
| Handan | 9,166,800 people | 12,066 km² | 759.7 | 63.2% | $68.4B |
| Baoding | 9,000,700 people | 22,135 km² | 406.6 | 62.3% | $63.1B |
| Tangshan | 7,722,800 people | 13,829 km² | 558.4 | 67.1% | $139.1B |
| Cangzhou | 7,179,600 people | 13,488 km² | 532.3 | 56.4% | $68.6B |
| Xingtai | 6,824,900 people | 12,143 km² | 562.0 | 58.2% | $39.0B |
| Langfang | 5,446,600 people | 6,420 km² | 848.4 | 68.2% | $56.2B |
| Hengshui | 4,129,900 people | 8,758 km² | 471.6 | 58.2% | $28.0B |
| Zhangjiakou | 4,011,200 people | 36,258 km² | 110.6 | 69.9% | $27.4B |
| Chengde | 3,260,100 people | 39,719 km² | 82.1 | 60.9% | $27.8B |
| Qinhuangdao | 3,111,400 people | 7,813 km² | 398.2 | 66.8% | $29.6B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hebei Province?
The resident population of Hebei Province was 73,540,000 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 Hebei Province?
The population density is 389.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 188,800 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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- BeijingProvince-level region
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Data source: 河北省2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources