Shenzhen

China

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Shenzhen is a city in People's Republic of China with a population of 17,494,398 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.

Shenzhen in China

Population 17,494,398 inhabitants
Area 1,997.3 km²
Density 8,759 inh./km²
Coordinates 22.5° N
114.1° E

Shenzhen Population Evolution

The population of Shenzhen in 2026 is estimated to 18,056,000 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.

Population Summary

Year Population Change
2013 10,628,900
2015 11,380,000 +7.1%
2020 17,494,398 +53.7%
2022 17,681,600 +1.1%

Interactive Map of Shenzhen

📍 Points of Interest

What to see in Shenzhen

Shun Hing Square

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Ping An Finance Centre

Kingkey 100

SEG Plaza

Minsk

Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant

Bao'an Sports Center

Zhongzhou Holdings Financial Center

Famous People Born in Shenzhen

Nathan Law

politician
Born 1993

Wen Junhui

actor
Born 1996

Cheng Xiao

actor
Born 1998

Wang Xinyu

tennis player
Born 2001

Other facts about Shenzhen

Sources & References

#1145 — Last update: 16 January 2026