Meishan City population
Meishan City is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 2,956,000 people in 2024, with a density of 414.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,955,000 people | 2,956,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 52.8% | 53.2% |
| 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
- $26.3B2024
- GDP growth
- 7.0%
- Primary industry
- $3.2B
- Secondary industry
- $10.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $12.2B
- Urban disposable income
- —
- Rural disposable income
- —
Cities and counties in Meishan City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renshou | 1,105,000 people | 2,606 km² | 424.0 | 45.5% | $8.3B |
| Dongpo | 912,000 people | 1,331 km² | 685.2 | 64.5% | $9.8B |
| Pengshan | 327,000 people | 465 km² | 703.2 | 62.1% | $3.5B |
| Hongya | 295,000 people | 1,896 km² | 155.6 | 47.8% | $2.6B |
| Qingshen | 165,000 people | 387 km² | 426.4 | 51.5% | $1.8B |
| Danling | 147,000 people | 449 km² | 327.4 | 46.9% | $1.5B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meishan City?
The resident population of Meishan City was 2,956,000 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 Meishan City?
The population density is 414.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 7,134 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
- ChengduPrefecture-level city
- ZigongPrefecture-level city
- PanzhihuaPrefecture-level city
- LuzhouPrefecture-level city
- DeyangPrefecture-level city
- MianyangPrefecture-level city
- GuangyuanPrefecture-level city
- SuiningPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 统计公报2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources