Shenyang's 2020 population is now estimated at 7,220,104. In 1950, the population of Shenyang was 2,147,522. Shenyang has grown by 722,177 since 2015, which represents a 2.13% 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 Shenyang, which typically includes Shenyang's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 8,951,868 | 0.88% | 382,566 |
| 2030 | 8,569,302 | 1.45% | 595,030 |
| 2025 | 7,974,272 | 2.01% | 754,168 |
| 2020 | 7,220,104 | 2.13% | 722,177 |
| 2015 | 6,497,927 | 2.13% | 648,876 |
| 2010 | 5,849,051 | 2.13% | 584,080 |
| 2005 | 5,264,971 | 2.14% | 528,401 |
| 2000 | 4,736,570 | 2.31% | 510,231 |
| 1995 | 4,226,339 | 2.31% | 455,150 |
| 1990 | 3,771,189 | 1.05% | 191,025 |
| 1985 | 3,580,164 | 0.93% | 162,220 |
| 1980 | 3,417,944 | 0.76% | 127,407 |
| 1975 | 3,290,537 | 0.84% | 134,771 |
| 1970 | 3,155,766 | 1.54% | 231,798 |
| 1965 | 2,923,968 | 1.61% | 224,985 |
| 1960 | 2,698,983 | 2.31% | 291,506 |
| 1955 | 2,407,477 | 2.31% | 259,955 |
| 1950 | 2,147,522 | 0.00% |