Shanghai, China Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Shanghai in 2026 is 31,050,000, a 1.86% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Shanghai in 2025 was 30,482,000, a 2.06% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Shanghai in 2024 was 29,868,000, a 2.25% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Shanghai in 2023 was 29,211,000, a 2.43% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Shanghai, China Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.