Mianyang City population
Mianyang City is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 4,922,000 people in 2024, with a density of 243.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 4,871,000 people | 4,883,000 people | 4,898,000 people | 4,911,000 people | 4,922,000 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | 51.7% | 53.6% | 54.3% | 56.0% | 56.9% | — |
| Birth rate | 7.48 ‰ | 5.06 ‰ | 4.90 ‰ | 5.71 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | 6.15 ‰ | 6.91 ‰ | 9.10 ‰ | 7.24 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $64.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.5%
- Primary industry
- $5.0B
- Secondary industry
- $25.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $33.5B
- Urban disposable income
- —
- Rural disposable income
- —
Cities and counties in Mianyang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fucheng | 1,348,900 people | 554 km² | 2,434.8 | 85.5% | $22.5B |
| Santai | 944,000 people | 2,660 km² | 354.9 | 34.1% | $7.9B |
| Jiangyou | 733,200 people | 2,721 km² | 269.5 | 57.2% | $9.3B |
| Youxian | 575,800 people | 1,017 km² | 566.2 | 65.1% | $7.6B |
| Anzhou | 386,400 people | 1,182 km² | 326.9 | 49.8% | $4.2B |
| Yanting | 360,300 people | 1,646 km² | 218.9 | 43.0% | $3.8B |
| Zitong | 278,000 people | 1,444 km² | 192.5 | 35.9% | $3.3B |
| Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County | 179,800 people | 3,083 km² | 58.3 | 42.2% | $1.7B |
| Pingwu | 124,600 people | 5,950 km² | 20.9 | 34.0% | $1.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mianyang City?
The resident population of Mianyang City was 4,922,000 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 Mianyang City?
The population density is 243.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 20,257 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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- ZigongPrefecture-level city
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- LuzhouPrefecture-level city
- DeyangPrefecture-level city
- GuangyuanPrefecture-level city
- SuiningPrefecture-level city
- NeijiangPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2024年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources