Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture population
Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 4,920,000 people in 2025, with a density of 81.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Ethnic population：331.6
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 4,906,000 people | 4,911,000 people | 4,920,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 41.4% | 42.6% | 44.1% |
| 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
- $36.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $7.5B
- Secondary industry
- $11.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $17.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,942
- Rural disposable income
- $2,775
Cities and counties in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xichang | 975,020 people | 2,655 km² | 367.2 | 72.7% | $11.8B |
| Huili | 394,000 people | 4,527 km² | 87.0 | 49.2% | $3.6B |
| Mianning | 367,000 people | 4,423 km² | 83.0 | 42.2% | $2.2B |
| Huidong | 346,000 people | 3,227 km² | 107.2 | 44.0% | $3.0B |
| Yanyuan | 345,000 people | 8,388 km² | 41.1 | 37.7% | $2.8B |
| Yuexi | 306,000 people | 2,257 km² | 135.6 | 39.2% | $1.2B |
| Zhaojue | 258,000 people | 2,699 km² | 95.6 | 30.6% | $940.9M |
| Leibo | 244,000 people | 2,932 km² | 83.2 | 29.5% | $1.5B |
| Meigu | 242,000 people | 2,573 km² | 94.1 | 21.9% | $764.4M |
| Dechang | 218,000 people | 2,284 km² | 95.4 | 49.1% | $1.6B |
| Ganluo | 208,000 people | 2,156 km² | 96.5 | 27.1% | $994.7M |
| Butuo | 189,000 people | 1,685 km² | 112.2 | 27.7% | $744.9M |
| Ningnan | 184,000 people | 1,667 km² | 110.4 | 46.2% | $1.5B |
| Puge | 183,000 people | 1,905 km² | 96.1 | 20.6% | $647.1M |
| Jinyang | 171,000 people | 1,587 km² | 107.8 | 31.3% | $904.5M |
| Xide | 162,011 people | 2,206 km² | 73.4 | 34.0% | $698.5M |
| Muli Tibetan Autonomous County | 125,000 people | 13,252 km² | 9.4 | 24.7% | $1.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture was 4,920,000 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 Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 81.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 60,423 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: 2025年凉山州国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources