Lanzhou City population
Lanzhou City is a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 4,451,400 people in 2025, with a density of 340.2 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 60+ | 1,038,000 people | 23.3% |
| Age 65+ | 749,100 people | 16.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1979 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 4,371,800 people | 4,384,300 people | 4,415,300 people | 4,425,100 people | 4,436,500 people | 4,451,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 83.1% | 83.6% | 84.1% | 84.9% | 85.8% | 86.4% |
| Birth rate | 10.40 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 7.33 ‰ | 5.96 ‰ | 5.63 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.95 ‰ | 4.01 ‰ | 9.81 ‰ | 6.29 ‰ | 6.65 ‰ | 8.38 ‰ |
| 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
- $54.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.5%
- Primary industry
- $1.0B
- Secondary industry
- $17.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $35.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,324
- Rural disposable income
- $2,965
Cities and counties in Lanzhou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengguan | 1,515,400 people | 222 km² | 6,826.1 | 98.9% | $18.2B |
| Qilihe | 724,500 people | 420 km² | 1,725.0 | 88.4% | $8.4B |
| Anning | 474,700 people | 86 km² | 5,519.8 | 98.1% | $4.6B |
| Yuzhong | 456,900 people | 3,245 km² | 140.8 | 54.6% | $2.9B |
| Xigu | 414,200 people | 383 km² | 1,081.5 | 91.9% | $6.5B |
| Lanzhou New Area | 395,800 people | — | — | 79.6% | $7.0B |
| Yongdeng | 255,500 people | 5,652 km² | 45.2 | 52.8% | $2.3B |
| Honggu | 137,600 people | 519 km² | 265.1 | 79.4% | $2.1B |
| Gaolan | 87,900 people | 2,556 km² | 34.4 | 62.9% | $1.1B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lanzhou City?
The resident population of Lanzhou City was 4,451,400 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 Lanzhou City?
The population density is 340.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 13,083 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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- JiayuguanPrefecture-level city
- JinchangPrefecture-level city
- BaiyinPrefecture-level city
- TianshuiPrefecture-level city
- WuweiPrefecture-level city
- ZhangyePrefecture-level city
- PingliangPrefecture-level city
- JiuquanPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年兰州市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources