Dali Autonomous Prefecture population
Dali Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 3,321,000 people in 2025, with a density of 112.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 514,000 people | 15.5% |
| Age 16–59 | 2,112,000 people | 63.6% |
| Age 60+ | 695,000 people | 20.9% |
| Age 65+ | 464,000 people | 14.0% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2003 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | 3,337,600 people | 3,321,000 people | 3,342,000 people | 3,340,000 people | 3,321,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 42.9% | 43.8% | 45.3% | 46.2% | 46.9% |
| Birth rate | 10.52 ‰ | 9.38 ‰ | 7.95 ‰ | 7.90 ‰ | 8.02 ‰ | 5.46 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.76 ‰ | 8.05 ‰ | 7.04 ‰ | 8.60 ‰ | 7.93 ‰ | 8.14 ‰ |
| 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
- $29.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.1%
- Primary industry
- $5.9B
- Secondary industry
- $8.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $15.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,512
- Rural disposable income
- $2,684
Cities and counties in Dali Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dali | 795,500 people | 1,468 km² | 541.9 | 74.8% | $8.8B |
| Xiangyun | 401,100 people | 2,498 km² | 160.6 | 49.8% | $3.7B |
| Binchuan | 337,000 people | 2,627 km² | 128.3 | 35.1% | $2.8B |
| Weishan Yi Hui Autonomous County | 261,900 people | 2,266 km² | 115.6 | 45.9% | $1.7B |
| Midu | 256,500 people | 1,571 km² | 163.3 | 40.7% | $1.8B |
| Eryuan | 246,000 people | 2,961 km² | 83.1 | 27.4% | $1.4B |
| Heqing | 239,100 people | 2,395 km² | 99.8 | 37.7% | $2.9B |
| Nanjian Yi Autonomous County | 190,300 people | 1,802 km² | 105.6 | 36.4% | $1.6B |
| Yunlong | 180,500 people | 4,712 km² | 38.3 | 31.6% | $1.3B |
| Jianchuan | 160,300 people | 2,318 km² | 69.2 | 34.3% | $1.1B |
| Yongping | 160,200 people | 2,884 km² | 55.5 | 29.0% | $1.4B |
| Yangbi Yi Autonomous County | 95,300 people | 1,957 km² | 48.7 | 34.9% | $716.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dali Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Dali Autonomous Prefecture was 3,321,000 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 Dali Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 112.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 29,459 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: 大理白族自治州2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources