Shanghai China Population 2024. Explore key facts about shanghai, from geography and population to advancements in economy, finance, trade, shipping, and science and technology. Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the shanghai, china metro area from 1950 to 2024.

The exact population of shanghai as of may 2024 is estimated at 26,875,500 residents. This chart shows trends in chinese birth and death rates (per 1,000 capita) since 1985, illustrating the recent collapse of birth numbers and the start of china’s total population.