Kunming City population
Kunming City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 8,744,000 people in 2025, with a density of 401.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：常住
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2005 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 8,463,000 people | 8,502,000 people | 8,600,000 people | 8,680,000 people | 8,687,000 people | 8,744,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 79.7% | 80.5% | 81.1% | 82.3% | 83.5% | 84.0% |
| Birth rate | — | 9.04 ‰ | 7.46 ‰ | 7.57 ‰ | 7.89 ‰ | 7.78 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 7.44 ‰ | 7.47 ‰ | 7.70 ‰ | 7.61 ‰ | 7.88 ‰ |
| 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
- $120.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.2%
- Primary industry
- $4.9B
- Secondary industry
- $34.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $80.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,197
- Rural disposable income
- $3,468
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haitou (海头镇) | 34,648 | 18,315 | 16,333 |
Cities and counties in Kunming City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guandu | 1,656,300 people | 633 km² | 2,616.8 | 99.7% | $22.6B |
| Wuhua | 1,196,600 people | 315 km² | 3,801.3 | 99.4% | $20.5B |
| Panlong | 1,039,900 people | 869 km² | 1,197.0 | 98.0% | $18.1B |
| Xishan | 994,400 people | 880 km² | 1,130.3 | 96.6% | $16.1B |
| Chenggong | 731,900 people | 510 km² | 1,434.3 | 94.5% | $10.5B |
| Anning | 513,900 people | 1,303 km² | 394.3 | 86.3% | $11.4B |
| Xundian Hui Yi Autonomous County | 456,900 people | 3,588 km² | 127.3 | 41.7% | $3.0B |
| Songming | 431,500 people | 826 km² | 522.6 | 58.5% | $3.1B |
| Yiliang | 374,100 people | 1,913 km² | 195.6 | 60.0% | $3.1B |
| Luquan Yi Miao Autonomous County | 365,400 people | 4,234 km² | 86.3 | 44.8% | $2.6B |
| Jinning | 346,000 people | 1,337 km² | 258.8 | 55.6% | $3.3B |
| Dongchuan | 252,600 people | 1,866 km² | 135.4 | 66.4% | $1.9B |
| Shilin Yi Autonomous County | 233,700 people | 1,680 km² | 139.1 | 49.3% | $2.0B |
| Fumin | 150,800 people | 1,060 km² | 142.3 | 57.2% | $1.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kunming City?
The resident population of Kunming City was 8,744,000 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 Kunming City?
The population density is 401.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 21,766 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: 昆明市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources