Zhaotong's 2025 population is now estimated at 382,500. In 1950, the population of Zhaotong was 12,178. Zhaotong has grown by 7,779 in the last year, which represents a 2.08% 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 Zhaotong, which typically includes Zhaotong'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% |
