Lijiang City population
Lijiang City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 1,250,000 people in 2024, with a density of 58.9 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+ | 230,700 people | — |
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 | 1,250,000 people | 1,250,000 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | 50.4% | 51.4% | — |
| Birth rate | 7.72 ‰ | 8.24 ‰ | 7.91 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.12 ‰ | 8.08 ‰ | 8.56 ‰ |
| 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
- $10.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $1.2B
- Secondary industry
- $3.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $5.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,507
- Rural disposable income
- $2,570
Cities and counties in Lijiang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongsheng | 336,900 people | 5,099 km² | 66.1 | 37.9% | $1.9B |
| Gucheng | 279,300 people | 1,127 km² | 247.8 | 82.2% | $3.3B |
| Ninglang Yi Autonomous County | 246,300 people | 6,206 km² | 39.7 | 45.2% | $1.3B |
| Yulong Naxi Autonomous County | 226,300 people | 6,521 km² | 34.7 | 40.7% | $1.9B |
| Huaping | 161,200 people | 2,266 km² | 71.1 | 51.2% | $1.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lijiang City?
The resident population of Lijiang City was 1,250,000 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 Lijiang City?
The population density is 58.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 21,219 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.
Nearby areas
- KunmingPrefecture-level city
- QujingPrefecture-level city
- YuxiPrefecture-level city
- BaoshanPrefecture-level city
- ZhaotongPrefecture-level city
- PuerPrefecture-level city
- LincangPrefecture-level city
- ChuxiongPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 丽江市2024年常住人口主要数据公报+统计公报2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources