Haerbin's 2020 population is now estimated at 6,387,195. In 1950, the population of Haerbin was 726,329. Haerbin has grown by 657,538 since 2015, which represents a 2.20% 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 Haerbin, which typically includes Haerbin's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 7,935,743 | 0.88% | 339,230 |
| 2030 | 7,596,513 | 1.46% | 529,652 |
| 2025 | 7,066,861 | 2.04% | 679,666 |
| 2020 | 6,387,195 | 2.20% | 657,538 |
| 2015 | 5,729,657 | 2.20% | 589,453 |
| 2010 | 5,140,204 | 2.19% | 528,811 |
| 2005 | 4,611,393 | 2.38% | 511,871 |
| 2000 | 4,099,522 | 5.01% | 888,929 |
| 1995 | 3,210,593 | 5.01% | 696,007 |
| 1990 | 2,514,586 | 2.19% | 258,437 |
| 1985 | 2,256,149 | 2.52% | 264,161 |
| 1980 | 1,991,988 | 2.76% | 253,648 |
| 1975 | 1,738,340 | 0.50% | 42,800 |
| 1970 | 1,695,540 | 0.80% | 66,394 |
| 1965 | 1,629,146 | 2.75% | 206,454 |
| 1960 | 1,422,692 | 4.73% | 293,616 |
| 1955 | 1,129,076 | 9.22% | 402,747 |
| 1950 | 726,329 | 0.00% |