Heyuan City population
Heyuan City is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 2,814,200 people in 2025, with a density of 179.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1987 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | 2,840,900 people | 2,841,700 people | 2,838,300 people | 2,837,000 people | 2,814,200 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 49.8% | 50.3% | 52.0% | 52.7% | 54.2% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $20.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.3%
- Primary industry
- $2.7B
- Secondary industry
- $6.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $10.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,999
- Rural disposable income
- $3,439
Cities and counties in Heyuan City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuancheng | 719,400 people | 365 km² | 1,971.0 | 97.4% | $4.6B |
| Longchuan | 579,100 people | 3,093 km² | 187.2 | 39.5% | $2.7B |
| Zijin | 547,700 people | 3,621 km² | 151.3 | 39.5% | $2.4B |
| Dongyuan | 352,600 people | 4,005 km² | 88.0 | 31.4% | $2.7B |
| Heping | 345,200 people | 2,286 km² | 151.0 | 38.6% | $2.0B |
| Lianping | 283,400 people | 2,274 km² | 124.6 | 40.5% | $1.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heyuan City?
The resident population of Heyuan City was 2,814,200 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 Heyuan City?
The population density is 179.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 15,644 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.
Nearby areas
- GuangzhouPrefecture-level city
- ShaoguanPrefecture-level city
- ShenzhenPrefecture-level city
- ZhuhaiPrefecture-level city
- ShantouPrefecture-level city
- FoshanPrefecture-level city
- JiangmenPrefecture-level city
- ZhanjiangPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources