Dandong's 2025 population is now estimated at 947,488. In 1950, the population of Dandong was 132,875. Dandong has grown by 14,840 in the last year, which represents a 1.59% 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 Dandong, which typically includes Dandong's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.