Jilin Province population
Jilin Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 22,966,900 people in 2025, with a density of 122.6 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 | 2,179,700 people | 9.5% |
| Age 60+ | 6,818,500 people | 29.7% |
| Age 65+ | 4,709,000 people | 20.5% |
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 | 23,994,400 people | 23,753,700 people | 23,476,900 people | 23,394,100 people | 23,173,100 people | 22,966,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 62.6% | 63.4% | 63.7% | 64.7% | 65.8% | 66.8% |
| Birth rate | 4.84 ‰ | 4.70 ‰ | 4.33 ‰ | 3.77 ‰ | — | 3.08 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.81 ‰ | 8.08 ‰ | 8.43 ‰ | 9.16 ‰ | — | 9.45 ‰ |
| 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
- $208.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.0%
- Primary industry
- $23.2B
- Secondary industry
- $65.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $119.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,677
- Rural disposable income
- $3,047
Cities and counties in Jilin Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changchun | 9,105,000 people | 24,592 km² | 370.2 | 69.2% | $111.3B |
| Jilin | 3,494,800 people | 27,722 km² | 126.1 | 66.8% | $23.7B |
| Songyuan | 2,055,000 people | 20,159 km² | 101.9 | 52.1% | $14.3B |
| Yanbian | 1,873,300 people | 43,474 km² | 43.1 | — | $14.8B |
| Siping | 1,609,800 people | 10,296 km² | 156.4 | 56.5% | $8.4B |
| Baicheng | 1,418,600 people | 25,683 km² | 55.2 | 59.6% | $8.7B |
| Tonghua | 1,147,000 people | 15,698 km² | 73.1 | 65.9% | $8.2B |
| Liaoyuan | 888,500 people | 5,125 km² | 173.4 | 62.5% | $7.6B |
| Baishan | 875,300 people | 17,485 km² | 50.1 | — | $8.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jilin Province?
The resident population of Jilin Province was 22,966,900 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 Jilin Province?
The population density is 122.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 187,400 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
- TianjinProvince-level region
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- ShanghaiProvince-level region
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- Inner MongoliaProvince-level region
- LiaoningProvince-level region
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Data source: 吉林省2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources