As of 2023, the population density in Guangdong province in China was around 707 persons per square kilometer. Guangdong is the most populous province in China, and its population density is higher than in many countries in the world.

In 2024, the population of Guangdong province in China amounted to around 127.8 million inhabitants, ranking first among all the provinces in China. The population density in Guangdong is also higher than in many countries in the world.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Guangzhou, Guangdong, China metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population: Age 0 to 14: Guangdong data was reported at 24.052 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.941 Person th for 2022. Population: Age 0 to 14: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 19.528 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,749.882 Person th in 2020 and a record low of 14.278 Person th in 2019. Population: Age 0 to 14: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Region.

Population: Guangdong data was reported at 133.790 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 129.642 Person th for 2022. Population: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 89.429 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126,012.510 Person th in 2020 and a record low of 70.224 Person th in 1999. Population: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Region.

As of 2023, around 9.96 percent of the total population of Guangdong province in China were 65 years old or older. Guangdong is the most populous province in China, and its population density is higher than in many countries in the world.

Population: Natural Growth Rate: Guangdong data was reported at 0.369 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.276 % for 2023. Population: Natural Growth Rate: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 0.725 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.992 % in 2000 and a record low of 0.276 % in 2023. Population: Natural Growth Rate: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Natural Growth Rate: By Region.

By 2035, nearly 17 million people are predicted to call Guangzhou home. As one of the key cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Guangzhou’s vibrancy is very attractive to people searching for their opportunities there.

Megacity – Guangzhou

As China’s cities become increasingly urbanized, the demographic of this megacity has also changed considerably over the years, with more and more Chinese locals and foreigners opting to dwell in Guangzhou for work and cultural opportunities. Together with Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, Guangzhou is listed as one of China’s first-tier cities, indicating its great economic power and developing potential. Guangzhou has been a large port of China for over two thousand years and has contributed significantly to the economic and cultural exchange between China and the world. Today, the Guangzhou Port is one of the largest in the world.

Multicultural hub

The traces of immigrants from different times to this city can be easily found in Guangzhou’s architecture. In the former colonial area, there are still plenty of old western style buildings. Today’s Guangzhou is one of the Chinese cities with the highest density of skyscrapers in some business areas. The Canton Tower, landmark of Guangzhou, is 604 meters tall and the second tallest tower in the world after Tokyo Skytree. In this capital city of the Guangdong province, Cantonese culture is highly respected and well developed. Guangzhou is also one of the Chinese cities with the largest foreign population. Cantonese, Mandarin and English are the widely used languages of the residents in Guangzhou.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Dongguan data was reported at 10,466.625 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,220.200 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Dongguan data is updated decadal, averaging 8,220.200 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,466.625 Person th in 12-01-2020 and a record low of 6,445.777 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Dongguan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dongguan Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: County: Age 15 to 64: Guangdong data was reported at 20.184 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.126 Person th for 2022. Population: County: Age 15 to 64: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 21.612 Person th from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2023, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,920.155 Person th in 2010 and a record low of 17.277 Person th in 2019. Population: County: Age 15 to 64: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Region: Rural.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Zhongshan data was reported at 4,418.060 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,121.300 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Zhongshan data is updated decadal, averaging 3,121.300 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,418.060 Person th in 12-01-2020 and a record low of 2,363.322 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Zhongshan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhongshan Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Zhanjiang data was reported at 6,981.236 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,994.800 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Zhanjiang data is updated decadal, averaging 6,981.236 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,994.800 Person th in 12-01-2010 and a record low of 6,070.702 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Zhanjiang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhanjiang Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Foshan data was reported at 9,498.863 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,197.400 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Foshan data is updated decadal, averaging 7,197.400 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,498.863 Person th in 12-01-2020 and a record low of 5,337.709 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Foshan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Foshan Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Yangjiang data was reported at 2,602.959 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,421.700 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Yangjiang data is updated decadal, averaging 2,421.700 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,602.959 Person th in 12-01-2020 and a record low of 2,168.904 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Yangjiang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Yangjiang Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Shenzhen data was reported at 17,560.061 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,358.400 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Shenzhen data is updated decadal, averaging 10,358.400 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,560.061 Person th in 12-01-2020 and a record low of 7,008.831 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Shenzhen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: Household Registration: Death Rate: Guangdong: Yunfu data was reported at 6.370 ‰ in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.510 ‰ for 2022. Population: Household Registration: Death Rate: Guangdong: Yunfu data is updated yearly, averaging 5.400 ‰ from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.160 ‰ in 2017 and a record low of 4.560 ‰ in 2019. Population: Household Registration: Death Rate: Guangdong: Yunfu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Yunfu Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: Household Registration: Natural Growth Rate.

Population: Census: Guangdong: Jieyang data was reported at 5,577.814 Person th in 12-01-2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,884.300 Person th for 12-01-2010. Population: Census: Guangdong: Jieyang data is updated decadal, averaging 5,577.814 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 12-01-2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,884.300 Person th in 12-01-2010 and a record low of 5,237.405 Person th in 12-01-2000. Population: Census: Guangdong: Jieyang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Jieyang Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: By Census.

Population: Number of Household: Guangdong data was reported at 45.338 Unit th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.934 Unit th for 2022. Population: Number of Household: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 28.465 Unit th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46,691.647 Unit th in 2020 and a record low of 9.709 Unit th in 1994. Population: Number of Household: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: No of Household.

Population: Birth Rate: Guangdong data was reported at 0.889 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.812 % for 2023. Population: Birth Rate: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 1.254 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2024, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.226 % in 1990 and a record low of 0.812 % in 2023. Population: Birth Rate: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Birth Rate: By Region.

Population: Number of Marriages: Guangdong data was reported at 632,192.000 Case in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 573,050.000 Case for 2022. Population: Number of Marriages: Guangdong data is updated yearly, averaging 731,674.500 Case from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 891,457.000 Case in 2014 and a record low of 497,000.000 Case in 2002. Population: Number of Marriages: Guangdong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: No of Marriage and Divorce.