Foshan's 2025 population is now estimated at 7,817,160. In 1950, the population of Foshan was 103,299. Foshan has grown by 112,220 in the last year, which represents a 1.46% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Foshan, which typically includes Foshan's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 30,482,100 | 2.06% |
| Beijing | 22,596,500 | 1.84% |
| Chongqing | 18,171,200 | 2.24% |
| Guangzhou | 14,878,700 | 1.98% |
| Tianjin | 14,704,100 | 1.61% |
| Shenzhen | 13,545,400 | 1.75% |
| Nanjing | 10,174,900 | 2.29% |
| Chengdu | 9,998,870 | 1.74% |
| Xi-an | 9,222,080 | 2.31% |
| Wuhan | 8,986,480 | 1.53% |
| Suzhou | 8,592,820 | 2.9% |
| Hangzhou | 8,591,040 | 2.03% |
| Shenyang | 7,974,270 | 1.84% |
| Foshan | 7,817,160 | 1.46% |
| Dongguan | 7,772,860 | 1.27% |
| Haerbin | 7,066,860 | 1.86% |
| Dalian | 6,347,380 | 2.09% |
| Qingdao | 6,217,970 | 1.86% |
| Zhengzhou | 6,156,140 | 2.35% |
| Ji nan Shandong | 6,065,850 | 2.11% |
