Jiangsu Province population
Jiangsu Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 85,180,000 people in 2025, with a density of 794.6 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 0–14 | 10,550,000 people | 12.4% |
| Age 15–64 | 58,420,000 people | 68.6% |
| Age 65+ | 16,210,000 people | 19.0% |
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 84,772,600 people | 85,054,000 people | 85,150,000 people | 85,260,000 people | 85,260,000 people | 85,180,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 74.4% | 75.0% | 75.5% | 76.2% |
| Birth rate | 6.66 ‰ | 5.65 ‰ | 5.23 ‰ | 4.80 ‰ | 5.00 ‰ | 4.20 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.49 ‰ | 6.77 ‰ | 7.04 ‰ | 7.60 ‰ | 7.50 ‰ | 7.80 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.98T2025
- GDP growth
- 5.3%
- Primary industry
- $74.7B
- Secondary industry
- $835.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $1.07T
- Urban disposable income
- $9,591
- Rural disposable income
- $4,749
Cities and counties in Jiangsu Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzhou | 13,047,700 people | 8,210 km² | 1,589.2 | 82.9% | $385.2B |
| Nanjing | 9,638,500 people | 6,587 km² | 1,463.3 | 87.5% | $270.2B |
| Xuzhou | 8,967,100 people | 11,765 km² | 762.2 | 69.1% | $138.5B |
| Nantong | 7,750,000 people | 10,507 km² | 737.6 | 73.1% | $178.0B |
| Wuxi | 7,537,400 people | 4,627 km² | 1,628.8 | 83.8% | $233.3B |
| Yancheng | 6,611,000 people | 17,718 km² | 373.1 | 67.9% | $111.9B |
| Changzhou | 5,415,400 people | 4,372 km² | 1,238.6 | 79.9% | $155.2B |
| Suqian | 4,957,300 people | 8,524 km² | 581.5 | 66.5% | $69.9B |
| Yangzhou | 4,564,900 people | 6,591 km² | 692.6 | 74.3% | $112.1B |
| Lianyungang | 4,562,000 people | 7,626 km² | 598.2 | 65.6% | $67.2B |
| Huaian | 4,493,400 people | 10,030 km² | 448.0 | 69.3% | $78.3B |
| Taizhou | 4,451,000 people | 5,788 km² | 769.0 | 71.7% | $100.9B |
| Zhenjiang | 3,223,300 people | 3,840 km² | 839.3 | 81.8% | $79.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jiangsu Province?
The resident population of Jiangsu Province was 85,180,000 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 Jiangsu Province?
The population density is 794.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 107,200 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