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Yunnan Province Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #7/16National #214/333

Baoshan City population

Baoshan City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 2,374,000 people in 2025, with a density of 124.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 2,374,000 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density124.5people/km²
Area19,062km²
Population change · 5 Years -2.3%
Urbanization rate 40.5% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.04 Male 1,211,000 people · Female 1,163,000 people · 2025
Registered (hukou) population 2,646,492 people Data year 2023
Birth rate 6.80 ‰ Death rate 8.10 ‰ · 2025
GDP $18.7B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $6,296 Rural disposable income $2,698 · 2025

Population structure · 2025

Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.

Natural growth rate -1.30 ‰
Age group Resident population Share
Age 60+ 522,000 people 22.0%
Age 65+ 338,000 people 14.2%

Data basis / note：常住

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5 County-level area
Longyang County-level area Tengchong County-level area Changning County-level area Shidian County-level area Longling County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 1952 to 2025.

All years
2.53M2.48M2.44M2.40M2.36M2010201320162019202220252010: 2.51M2011: 2.51M2012: 2.50M2013: 2.49M2014: 2.48M2015: 2.48M2016: 2.47M2017: 2.46M2018: 2.45M2019: 2.44M2020: 2.43M2021: 2.42M2022: 2.40M2023: 2.41M2024: 2.40M2025: 2.37M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202020212022202320242025
Resident population2,431,000 people2,418,000 people2,397,000 people2,407,000 people2,399,000 people2,374,000 people
Urbanization rate35.1%36.1%36.7%37.8%38.8%40.5%
Birth rate———7.37 ‰7.91 ‰6.80 ‰
Death rate———7.95 ‰7.78 ‰8.10 ‰
GDP——————
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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population2,431,211 peopleSeventh census
Households694,206
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)105.5
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.38%85+ · Female: 0.64%85+80–84 · Male: 0.62%80–84 · Female: 0.78%80–8475–79 · Male: 1.02%75–79 · Female: 1.14%75–7970–74 · Male: 1.57%70–74 · Female: 1.67%70–7465–69 · Male: 2.34%65–69 · Female: 2.44%65–6960–64 · Male: 2.64%60–64 · Female: 2.59%60–6455–59 · Male: 3.74%55–59 · Female: 3.65%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.45%50–54 · Female: 4.25%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.62%45–49 · Female: 4.24%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.54%40–44 · Female: 3.24%40–4435–39 · Male: 3.44%35–39 · Female: 3.10%35–3930–34 · Male: 3.77%30–34 · Female: 3.32%30–3425–29 · Male: 3.42%25–29 · Female: 2.96%25–2920–24 · Male: 3.12%20–24 · Female: 2.81%20–2415–19 · Male: 3.11%15–19 · Female: 2.92%15–1910–14 · Male: 3.28%10–14 · Female: 3.04%10–145–9 · Male: 3.25%5–9 · Female: 3.06%5–91–4 · Male: 2.50%1–4 · Female: 2.35%1–40 · Male: 0.50%0 · Female: 0.47%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han89.10%
2,166,204 people
Yi3.30%
80,189 people
Bai1.89%
45,887 people
Dai1.76%
42,878 people
Lisu1.52%
37,037 people
Hui0.54%
13,017 people
Miao0.46%
11,100 people
Blang0.40%
9,614 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$18.9B$18.5B$18.1B$17.7B$17.3B2023202420252023: $17.4B2024: $17.8B2025: $18.7B

Economy and income

GDP
$18.7B2025
GDP growth
5.0%
Primary industry
$4.2B
Secondary industry
$6.0B
Tertiary industry
$8.5B
Urban disposable income
$6,296
Rural disposable income
$2,698

Cities and counties in Baoshan City

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5 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Longyang 904,900 people 4,850 km² 186.6 47.3% $6.8B
Tengchong 640,500 people 5,697 km² 112.4 43.3% $5.2B
Changning 297,900 people 3,768 km² 79.1 36.8% $3.0B
Shidian 272,700 people 1,953 km² 139.6 26.0% $1.6B
Longling 258,000 people 2,794 km² 92.3 29.1% $2.1B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Baoshan City?

The resident population of Baoshan City was 2,374,000 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.

How densely populated is Baoshan City?

The population density is 124.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 19,062 km².

Where does this data come from?

Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.

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Data source: 2025年保山市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources