Gannan Autonomous Prefecture population
Gannan Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 669,100 people in 2025, with a density of 17.4 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：藏族人口43.79
Data basis / note：常住
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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 | 668,700 people | 665,400 people | 669,100 people |
| Urbanization rate | 45.4% | 46.3% | 46.6% |
| Birth rate | 9.43 ‰ | 11.10 ‰ | 8.59 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.48 ‰ | 9.20 ‰ | 7.48 ‰ |
| 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
- $3.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $692.1M
- Secondary industry
- $630.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $2.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,016
- Rural disposable income
- $1,875
Cities and counties in Gannan Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lintan | 123,700 people | 1,557 km² | 79.4 | 41.5% | $445.5M |
| Zhouqu | 113,400 people | 3,010 km² | 37.7 | 35.7% | $506.1M |
| Hezuo | 109,100 people | 2,670 km² | 40.9 | 71.0% | $1.0B |
| Zhuoni | 93,100 people | 5,420 km² | 17.2 | 37.8% | $506.7M |
| Xiahe | 84,400 people | 6,266 km² | 13.5 | 36.4% | $359.8M |
| Maqu | 56,300 people | 10,190 km² | 5.5 | 60.6% | $338.4M |
| Diebu | 50,700 people | 5,148 km² | 9.8 | 44.0% | $321.8M |
| Luqu | 35,500 people | 4,260 km² | 8.3 | 47.6% | $266.2M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gannan Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Gannan Autonomous Prefecture was 669,100 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 Gannan Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 17.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 38,521 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年甘南藏族自治州国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources