Leshan City population
Leshan City is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 3,151,000 people in 2024, with a density of 247.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 3,172,000 people | 3,161,000 people | 3,151,000 people | 3,147,000 people | 3,151,000 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 55.8% | 56.2% | — |
| 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
- $34.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.1%
- Primary industry
- $3.7B
- Secondary industry
- $13.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $17.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,842
- Rural disposable income
- $3,171
Cities and counties in Leshan City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizhong | 841,000 people | 837 km² | 1,004.8 | 76.2% | $7.0B |
| Qianwei | 410,000 people | 1,371 km² | 299.1 | 44.1% | $4.1B |
| Emeishan | 410,000 people | 1,181 km² | 347.2 | 64.2% | $6.1B |
| Jiajiang | 298,000 people | 745 km² | 400.0 | 52.4% | $3.1B |
| Jingyan | 270,000 people | 840 km² | 321.4 | 45.6% | $2.2B |
| Wutongqiao | 229,000 people | 465 km² | 492.5 | 56.3% | $4.3B |
| Mabian Yi Autonomous County | 192,000 people | 2,293 km² | 83.7 | 44.8% | $1.3B |
| Muchuan | 186,000 people | 1,405 km² | 132.4 | 37.3% | $1.4B |
| Shawan | 140,000 people | 606 km² | 231.0 | 49.9% | $3.1B |
| Ebian Yi Autonomous County | 117,000 people | 2,382 km² | 49.1 | 42.7% | $1.3B |
| Jinkouhe | 39,000 people | 598 km² | 65.2 | 43.9% | $572.9M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leshan City?
The resident population of Leshan City was 3,151,000 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Leshan City?
The population density is 247.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 12,723 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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- ChengduPrefecture-level city
- ZigongPrefecture-level city
- PanzhihuaPrefecture-level city
- LuzhouPrefecture-level city
- DeyangPrefecture-level city
- MianyangPrefecture-level city
- GuangyuanPrefecture-level city
- SuiningPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 统计公报2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources