Zhejiang Province population
Zhejiang Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 67,010,000 people in 2025, with a density of 647.5 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 | 8,550,000 people | 12.8% |
| Age 16–59 | 42,760,000 people | 63.8% |
| Age 60+ | 15,700,000 people | 23.4% |
| Age 65+ | 10,790,000 people | 16.1% |
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 | 64,680,000 people | 65,400,000 people | 65,770,000 people | 66,270,000 people | 66,700,000 people | 67,010,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 73.4% | 74.2% | 75.5% | 76.4% |
| Birth rate | 7.13 ‰ | 6.90 ‰ | 6.28 ‰ | 5.80 ‰ | 6.17 ‰ | 5.35 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.84 ‰ | 5.90 ‰ | 6.24 ‰ | 6.66 ‰ | 6.53 ‰ | 6.54 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.31T2025
- GDP growth
- 5.5%
- Primary industry
- $37.0B
- Secondary industry
- $496.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $781.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $11,356
- Rural disposable income
- $6,280
Cities and counties in Zhejiang Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou | 12,700,000 people | 16,596 km² | 765.2 | 85.3% | $320.0B |
| Wenzhou | 9,902,000 people | 11,784 km² | 840.3 | 76.7% | $142.1B |
| Ningbo | 9,833,000 people | 9,241 km² | 1,064.0 | 81.5% | $260.3B |
| Jinhua | 7,269,000 people | 10,919 km² | 665.7 | 72.8% | $101.7B |
| Taizhou | 6,760,000 people | 10,072 km² | 671.1 | 68.1% | $97.4B |
| Jiaxing | 5,613,000 people | 3,915 km² | 1,433.7 | 75.5% | $109.2B |
| Shaoxing | 5,443,000 people | 8,256 km² | 659.3 | 75.7% | $124.2B |
| Huzhou | 3,472,000 people | 5,794 km² | 599.2 | 69.8% | $61.9B |
| Lishui | 2,539,000 people | 17,298 km² | 146.8 | 67.0% | $32.0B |
| Quzhou | 2,297,000 people | 8,837 km² | 259.9 | 63.1% | $33.4B |
| Zhoushan | 1,181,000 people | 1,440 km² | 820.1 | 75.9% | $32.6B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhejiang Province?
The resident population of Zhejiang Province was 67,010,000 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 Zhejiang Province?
The population density is 647.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 103,493 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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- Inner MongoliaProvince-level region
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Data source: 2025年浙江省国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources