Chengde's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,052,320. In 1950, the population of Chengde was 29,549. Chengde has grown by 27,800 in the last year, which represents a 2.71% 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 Chengde, which typically includes Chengde's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.