Huaihua City population
Huaihua City is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, China. Resident population was 4,383,900 people in 2025, with a density of 159.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 4,582,600 people | 4,559,500 people | 4,520,700 people | 4,472,100 people | 4,415,900 people | 4,383,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 50.0% | 50.9% | 52.0% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 6.22 ‰ | 5.71 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 8.78 ‰ | 7.65 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $30.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.7%
- Primary industry
- $4.2B
- Secondary industry
- $9.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $16.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,517
- Rural disposable income
- $2,433
Cities and counties in Huaihua City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hecheng | 727,300 people | 673 km² | 1,080.7 | 84.5% | $7.0B |
| Xupu | 724,300 people | 3,429 km² | 211.2 | 32.5% | $3.5B |
| Yuanling | 501,500 people | 5,833 km² | 86.0 | 44.1% | $3.1B |
| Chenxi | 387,500 people | 1,987 km² | 195.0 | 44.2% | $2.2B |
| Hongjiang | 316,100 people | 2,283 km² | 138.5 | 45.2% | $2.1B |
| Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County | 282,800 people | 2,095 km² | 135.0 | 50.4% | $2.0B |
| Mayang Miao Autonomous County | 274,000 people | 1,566 km² | 175.0 | 50.4% | $1.8B |
| Huitong | 260,400 people | 2,259 km² | 115.3 | 43.8% | $1.7B |
| Zhongfang | 234,100 people | 1,515 km² | 154.5 | 47.2% | $2.1B |
| Jingzhou Miao Dong Autonomous County | 224,500 people | 2,208 km² | 101.7 | 51.1% | $1.7B |
| Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County | 217,400 people | 1,502 km² | 144.7 | 43.1% | $1.5B |
| Tongdao Dong Autonomous County | 195,100 people | 2,223 km² | 87.8 | 43.3% | $1.1B |
| Hongjiang | 55,700 people | 114 km² | 486.7 | 80.6% | $698.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Huaihua City?
The resident population of Huaihua City was 4,383,900 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 Huaihua City?
The population density is 159.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 27,573 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: 怀化市2025年国民经济与社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources