Lishui City population
Lishui City is a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang Province, China. Resident population was 2,539,000 people in 2025, with a density of 146.8 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 253 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,475,000 people | 2,508,000 people | 2,514,000 people | 2,528,000 people | 2,532,000 people | 2,539,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 61.2% | 61.8% | 62.5% | 64.6% | 66.0% | 67.0% |
| Birth rate | 11.03 ‰ | 8.42 ‰ | 6.65 ‰ | 7.28 ‰ | 5.80 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.37 ‰ | 6.34 ‰ | 6.71 ‰ | 7.89 ‰ | 7.50 ‰ | 7.64 ‰ |
| 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
- $32.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.4%
- Primary industry
- $1.8B
- Secondary industry
- $11.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $18.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,026
- Rural disposable income
- $4,884
Cities and counties in Lishui City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liandu | 581,000 people | 1,502 km² | 386.8 | 79.6% | $8.6B |
| Qingtian | 519,100 people | 2,484 km² | 209.0 | 57.8% | $4.7B |
| Jinyun | 411,000 people | 1,482 km² | 277.3 | 63.5% | $5.1B |
| Longquan | 252,000 people | 3,059 km² | 82.4 | 71.4% | $3.0B |
| Songyang | 204,000 people | 1,406 km² | 145.1 | 55.3% | $2.6B |
| Suichang | 195,000 people | 2,539 km² | 76.8 | 60.8% | $2.9B |
| Qingyuan | 141,200 people | 1,898 km² | 74.4 | 69.7% | $1.7B |
| Yunhe | 126,000 people | 978 km² | 128.8 | 76.2% | $1.7B |
| Jingning She Autonomous County | 110,800 people | 1,950 km² | 56.8 | 65.9% | $1.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lishui City?
The resident population of Lishui City was 2,539,000 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 Lishui City?
The population density is 146.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 17,298 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年丽水市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources