To cite this paper: Song, Q., S. Jabeen, I.H. Shamsi, Z. Zhu, X. Liu and P.C. Brookes, 2016. Spatio-temporal variability of heavy metal concentrations in soilrice system and its socio-environmental analysis. was used to provide a survey of variations in soil metal concentrations and then interpreted by consideration of soil properties and socio-economical observations. It was concluded that Zn concentration was related to the rapid development of local industry. The socio-environmental factors explained 43.3% of the variations in metal concentrations in soil. This study demonstrates the situation and accumulating trend of heavy metal concentrations in a soil-rice system caused by intensive human activities in Wenling County.