Heilongjiang Province population
Heilongjiang Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 30,010,000 people in 2025, with a density of 63.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1953 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 31,710,000 people | 31,250,000 people | 30,990,000 people | 30,620,000 people | 30,290,000 people | 30,010,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 65.6% | 65.7% | 66.2% | 67.1% | 68.1% | 69.0% |
| Birth rate | 3.75 ‰ | 3.59 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 3.35 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 8.23 ‰ | 8.70 ‰ | 9.09 ‰ | 9.84 ‰ | 9.69 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $234.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.2%
- Primary industry
- $46.6B
- Secondary industry
- $55.8B
- Tertiary industry
- $132.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,550
- Rural disposable income
- $3,086
Cities and counties in Heilongjiang Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin | 9,887,000 people | 53,186 km² | 185.9 | 72.2% | $86.1B |
| Qiqihar | 3,733,000 people | 44,287 km² | 84.3 | 37.5% | $19.5B |
| Suihua | 3,394,000 people | 35,211 km² | 96.4 | 48.0% | $17.9B |
| Daqing | 2,637,000 people | 21,643 km² | 121.8 | 75.6% | $37.5B |
| Mudanjiang | 2,177,000 people | 38,827 km² | 56.1 | — | $15.2B |
| Jiamusi | 2,066,000 people | 32,464 km² | 63.6 | 51.7% | $14.6B |
| Jixi | 1,399,000 people | 22,551 km² | 62.0 | — | $8.7B |
| Heihe | 1,190,000 people | 68,285 km² | 17.4 | 69.9% | $10.3B |
| Shuangyashan | 1,128,000 people | 22,802 km² | 49.5 | 63.6% | $7.9B |
| Hegang | 834,000 people | 14,665 km² | 56.9 | — | $5.5B |
| Yichun | 802,000 people | 32,800 km² | 24.5 | — | $5.3B |
| Qitaihe | 648,000 people | 6,221 km² | 104.2 | 61.1% | $3.3B |
| Daxing'anling | 302,000 people | 46,755 km² | 6.5 | — | $2.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heilongjiang Province?
The resident population of Heilongjiang Province was 30,010,000 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 Heilongjiang Province?
The population density is 63.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 473,000 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年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources