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Liaoning Province Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #12/14National #259/333

Liaoyang City population

Liaoyang City is a prefecture-level city in Liaoning Province, China. Resident population was 1,490,000 people in 2025, with a density of 314.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 1,490,000 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density314.3people/km²
Area4,741km²
Population change · 5 Years -6.9%
Urbanization rate 69.3% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 0.99 Male 829,800 people · Female 836,600 people · 2024
Registered (hukou) population 1,643,300 people Data year 2025
Birth rate 3.18 ‰ Death rate 14.82 ‰ · 2025
GDP $13.9B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $6,009 Rural disposable income $3,308 · 2025

Population structure · 2025

Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.

Births 5,269 people
Deaths 25,000 people
Natural growth rate -11.63 ‰
Age group Resident population Share
Age 0–17 162,700 people 10.9%
Age 18–34 249,100 people 16.7%
Age 35–59 670,100 people 45.0%
Age 60+ 561,400 people 37.7%

Data basis / note：常住

Subregions

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7 County-level area
Baita County-level area Liaoyang County-level area Dengta County-level area Wensheng County-level area Hongwei County-level area Taizihe County-level area Gongchangling County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.

All years
1.90M1.79M1.68M1.56M1.45M2010201320162019202220252010: 1.86M2011: 1.84M2012: 1.83M2013: 1.81M2014: 1.79M2015: 1.75M2016: 1.73M2017: 1.70M2018: 1.66M2019: 1.63M2020: 1.60M2021: 1.58M2022: 1.54M2023: 1.53M2024: 1.51M2025: 1.49M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202020212022202320242025
Resident population1,601,000 people1,577,000 people1,540,000 people1,532,000 people1,509,000 people1,490,000 people
Urbanization rate66.8%67.6%67.7%68.4%68.6%69.3%
Birth rate—4.08 ‰3.60 ‰3.46 ‰3.75 ‰3.18 ‰
Death rate—7.56 ‰7.40 ‰12.27 ‰10.07 ‰14.82 ‰
GDP——————
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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population1,604,580 peopleSeventh census
Households694,463
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)99.6
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.23%85+ · Female: 0.21%85+80–84 · Male: 1.22%80–84 · Female: 1.15%80–8475–79 · Male: 1.72%75–79 · Female: 1.59%75–7970–74 · Male: 1.93%70–74 · Female: 1.76%70–7465–69 · Male: 1.99%65–69 · Female: 1.79%65–6960–64 · Male: 2.02%60–64 · Female: 1.81%60–6455–59 · Male: 2.37%55–59 · Female: 2.20%55–5950–54 · Male: 3.57%50–54 · Female: 3.49%50–5445–49 · Male: 3.10%45–49 · Female: 3.06%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.89%40–44 · Female: 3.83%40–4435–39 · Male: 4.80%35–39 · Female: 4.68%35–3930–34 · Male: 4.94%30–34 · Female: 4.89%30–3425–29 · Male: 4.90%25–29 · Female: 4.93%25–2920–24 · Male: 4.14%20–24 · Female: 4.30%20–2415–19 · Male: 3.85%15–19 · Female: 4.25%15–1910–14 · Male: 2.39%10–14 · Female: 2.75%10–145–9 · Male: 1.44%5–9 · Female: 1.72%5–91–4 · Male: 0.83%1–4 · Female: 0.99%1–40 · Male: 0.53%0 · Female: 0.70%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han92.27%
1,480,535 people
Dong6.28%
100,728 people
Zhuang0.42%
6,719 people
Hui0.40%
6,440 people
Mongol0.29%
4,636 people
Tajik0.15%
2,458 people
Manchu0.03%
540 people
Miao0.03%
451 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$14.1B$13.6B$13.1B$12.5B$12.0B2023202420252023: $12.2B2024: $13.3B2025: $13.9B

Economy and income

GDP
$13.9B2025
GDP growth
4.1%
Primary industry
$1.5B
Secondary industry
$5.6B
Tertiary industry
$6.8B
Urban disposable income
$6,009
Rural disposable income
$3,308

Cities and counties in Liaoyang City

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7 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Baita 349,000 people 24 km² 14,541.7 — —
Liaoyang 336,000 people 2,795 km² 120.2 — $2.4B
Dengta 324,000 people 1,313 km² 246.8 — $2.5B
Wensheng 162,000 people 38 km² 4,263.2 — $1.1B
Hongwei 134,000 people 117 km² 1,145.3 — $2.8B
Taizihe 127,000 people 166 km² 765.1 — $784.4M
Gongchangling 72,000 people 288 km² 250.0 — $1.1B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Liaoyang City?

The resident population of Liaoyang City was 1,490,000 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 Liaoyang City?

The population density is 314.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,741 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: 二〇二五年辽阳市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources