Chuxiong Autonomous Prefecture population
Chuxiong Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 2,324,000 people in 2025, with a density of 79.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Ethnic population：在户籍总人口中，少数民族人口983991人，占总人口的37.43%，其中，彝族人口789086人，占总人口的30.01%，占少数民族人口的80.19%。万人以上少数民族有彝族789086人、傈僳族60478人、苗族51267人、傣族24451人、回族21746人、白族19473人。
Data basis / note：常住出生率，户籍出生死亡人口
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,342,000 people | 2,327,000 people | 2,324,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 48.0% | 49.6% | 50.6% |
| Birth rate | 7.42 ‰ | 7.62 ‰ | 6.62 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.27 ‰ | 7.58 ‰ | 7.70 ‰ |
| GDP | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $28.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 2.0%
- Primary industry
- $5.1B
- Secondary industry
- $10.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $12.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,772
- Rural disposable income
- $2,666
Cities and counties in Chuxiong Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuxiong | 608,100 people | 4,482 km² | 135.7 | 70.8% | $10.1B |
| Lufeng | 352,400 people | 3,631 km² | 97.1 | 46.4% | $4.2B |
| Wuding | 228,200 people | 3,322 km² | 68.7 | 42.4% | $2.2B |
| Dayao | 217,600 people | 4,146 km² | 52.5 | 41.1% | $2.4B |
| Nanhua | 193,700 people | 2,343 km² | 82.7 | 37.5% | $1.8B |
| Yuanmou | 192,400 people | 1,803 km² | 106.7 | 46.3% | $2.0B |
| Yaoan | 156,400 people | 1,803 km² | 86.7 | 39.6% | $1.7B |
| Mouding | 142,500 people | 1,494 km² | 95.4 | 47.2% | $1.6B |
| Shuangbai | 127,300 people | 4,045 km² | 31.5 | 38.3% | $1.2B |
| Yongren | 93,300 people | 2,189 km² | 42.6 | 43.0% | $1.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chuxiong Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Chuxiong Autonomous Prefecture was 2,324,000 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 Chuxiong Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 79.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 29,258 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年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources