Shenzhen's permanent population exceeds 18 million

Central News Agency, Taipei, May 26. Official statistics show that the permanent population of Shenzhen, China, was 18.2485 million in 2025, an increase of more than 250,000 from the end of 2024. According to the plan, considering factors such as resources, environment, and urban livability, the city aims to control the total permanent population to under 19 million by 2035. According to the Southern Metropolis Daily, Shenzhen officials released the "Shenzhen 2025 National Economic and Social Development Statistical Bulletin" yesterday, revealing that the permanent population at the end of 2025 was 18.2485 million, an increase of 259,000 from the end of 2024. Reports state that the increase in Shenzhen's permanent population in 2025 ranks first among major Chinese cities for which data has been released. In 2023 and 2024, the population increased by 128,300 and 199,400 respectively, and the 2025 increase reflects Shenzhen's strong popularity, urban competitiveness, and attractiveness. However, while the population is growing, the future trend is also worth noting. After the 7th National Population Census in 2020, relevant departments in Shenzhen predicted that the permanent population would remain at a high level with a slight upward trend. The "Shenzhen Territorial Spatial Master Plan (2021-2035)" proposes strictly controlling the population size to within 19 million by 2035, based on resource and environmental conditions and urban livability.