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Yunnan Province Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #11/16National #232/333

Lincang City population

Lincang City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 2,171,000 people in 2025, with a density of 88.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 2,171,000 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density88.7people/km²
Area24,469km²
Population change · 2 Years -1.4%
Urbanization rate 40.4% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.07 Male 1,121,000 people · Female 1,050,000 people · 2025
Registered (hukou) population 2,414,100 people Data year 2025
Birth rate 6.87 ‰ Death rate 8.66 ‰ · 2025
GDP $15.7B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $5,500 Rural disposable income $2,610 · 2025

Population structure · 2025

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

Births 15,000 people
Deaths 18,900 people
Natural growth rate -1.79 ‰
Age group Resident population Share
Age 0–14 389,000 people 17.9%
Age 60+ 422,000 people 19.4%
Age 65+ 261,000 people 12.0%

Data basis / note：常住

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8 County-level area
Linxiang County-level area Yun County-level area Fengqing County-level area Yongde County-level area Gengma Dai Wa Autonomous County County-level area Zhenkang County-level area Shuangjiang Lahu Wa Blang Dai Autonomous County County-level area Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.

All years
2.21M2.20M2.19M2.18M2.17M2023202420252023: 2.20M2024: 2.20M2025: 2.17M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202320242025
Resident population2,202,000 people2,195,000 people2,171,000 people
Urbanization rate37.5%39.3%40.4%
Birth rate8.06 ‰8.32 ‰6.87 ‰
Death rate8.24 ‰8.19 ‰8.66 ‰
GDP———
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Census data

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

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Total population2,257,991 peopleSeventh census
Households664,960
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)109.7
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.56%85+ · Female: 0.52%85+80–84 · Male: 2.74%80–84 · Female: 2.56%80–8475–79 · Male: 3.63%75–79 · Female: 3.38%75–7970–74 · Male: 3.55%70–74 · Female: 3.31%70–7465–69 · Male: 2.99%65–69 · Female: 2.81%65–6960–64 · Male: 2.86%60–64 · Female: 2.59%60–6455–59 · Male: 3.24%55–59 · Female: 2.79%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.51%50–54 · Female: 3.71%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.44%45–49 · Female: 3.56%45–4940–44 · Male: 4.24%40–44 · Female: 3.45%40–4435–39 · Male: 4.54%35–39 · Female: 3.84%35–3930–34 · Male: 4.36%30–34 · Female: 3.85%30–3425–29 · Male: 3.60%25–29 · Female: 3.41%25–2920–24 · Male: 2.22%20–24 · Female: 2.26%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.92%15–19 · Female: 2.02%15–1910–14 · Male: 1.34%10–14 · Female: 1.47%10–145–9 · Male: 0.84%5–9 · Female: 1.03%5–91–4 · Male: 0.47%1–4 · Female: 0.65%1–40 · Male: 0.28%0 · Female: 0.48%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han61.78%
1,394,881 people
Yi15.03%
339,356 people
Lisu9.50%
214,453 people
Kazakh4.96%
112,082 people
Lahu3.67%
82,771 people
Daur1.66%
37,509 people
Bai1.30%
29,359 people
Hui0.44%
9,996 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$16.2B$15.7B$15.3B$14.9B$14.4B2023202420252023: $14.6B2024: $16.0B2025: $15.7B

Economy and income

GDP
$15.7B2025
GDP growth
0.2%
Primary industry
$4.8B
Secondary industry
$3.2B
Tertiary industry
$7.6B
Urban disposable income
$5,500
Rural disposable income
$2,610

Cities and counties in Lincang City

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8 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Linxiang 376,100 people 2,652 km² 141.8 63.2% $3.1B
Yun 372,000 people 3,760 km² 98.9 37.9% $2.3B
Fengqing 367,400 people 3,451 km² 106.5 32.6% $2.6B
Yongde 313,600 people 3,296 km² 95.1 30.0% $1.8B
Gengma Dai Wa Autonomous County 273,800 people 3,837 km² 71.4 39.0% $2.3B
Zhenkang 161,700 people 2,642 km² 61.2 36.1% $1.2B
Shuangjiang Lahu Wa Blang Dai Autonomous County 155,300 people 2,292 km² 67.8 39.6% $1.3B
Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County 151,100 people 2,539 km² 59.5 37.7% $1.0B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lincang City?

The resident population of Lincang City was 2,171,000 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 Lincang City?

The population density is 88.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 24,469 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: 临沧市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources