Nanchong City population
Nanchong City is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 5,415,000 people in 2025, with a density of 432.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1952 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 5,610,000 people | 5,562,000 people | 5,549,000 people | 5,511,000 people | 5,489,000 people | 5,415,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 50.2% | 51.2% | 51.8% | 52.8% | 53.7% | 55.1% |
| Birth rate | 8.64 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 5.62 ‰ | — | — | — |
| Death rate | 4.46 ‰ | 4.21 ‰ | 7.19 ‰ | — | — | — |
| 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
- $40.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.3%
- Primary industry
- $6.6B
- Secondary industry
- $10.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $23.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,100
- Rural disposable income
- $2,960
Cities and counties in Nanchong City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunqing | 830,000 people | 556 km² | 1,492.8 | 86.6% | $7.6B |
| Nanbu | 780,000 people | 2,229 km² | 349.9 | 49.5% | $6.8B |
| Yilong | 693,000 people | 1,791 km² | 386.9 | 44.2% | $4.2B |
| Langzhong | 611,000 people | 1,878 km² | 325.3 | 50.5% | $4.3B |
| Yingshan | 596,000 people | 1,633 km² | 365.0 | 48.7% | $4.0B |
| Gaoping | 555,000 people | 806 km² | 688.6 | 56.2% | $3.5B |
| Jialing | 515,000 people | 1,179 km² | 436.8 | 53.6% | $3.6B |
| Pengan | 443,000 people | 1,334 km² | 332.1 | 42.4% | $3.1B |
| Xichong | 409,000 people | 1,108 km² | 369.1 | 45.7% | $3.1B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanchong City?
The resident population of Nanchong City was 5,415,000 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 Nanchong City?
The population density is 432.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 12,514 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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- 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: 2025年南充市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources