Nanping City population
Nanping City is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 2,604,000 people in 2025, with a density of 99.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 60+ | 636,000 people | 24.4% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,630,000 people | 2,623,000 people | 2,604,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 62.3% | 64.2% | 65.8% |
| Birth rate | 5.68 ‰ | 5.79 ‰ | 4.59 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.33 ‰ | 8.15 ‰ | 8.46 ‰ |
| 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
- $30.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.0%
- Primary industry
- $5.6B
- Secondary industry
- $9.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $15.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,491
- Rural disposable income
- $3,652
Cities and counties in Nanping City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanping | 435,600 people | 2,660 km² | 163.8 | 77.8% | $5.5B |
| Jianou | 415,500 people | 4,200 km² | 98.9 | 58.0% | $4.0B |
| Jianyang | 349,000 people | 3,387 km² | 103.0 | 67.2% | $4.3B |
| Pucheng | 285,200 people | 3,383 km² | 84.3 | 54.7% | $2.5B |
| Shaowu | 267,100 people | 2,851 km² | 93.7 | 83.5% | $3.6B |
| Wuyishan | 258,800 people | 2,814 km² | 92.0 | 67.6% | $3.4B |
| Zhenghe | 173,500 people | 1,749 km² | 99.2 | 56.3% | $1.7B |
| Shunchang | 171,000 people | 1,985 km² | 86.1 | 55.7% | $2.0B |
| Songxi | 126,000 people | 1,043 km² | 120.8 | 55.5% | $1.3B |
| Guangze | 125,500 people | 2,240 km² | 56.0 | 56.6% | $2.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanping City?
The resident population of Nanping City was 2,604,000 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 Nanping City?
The population density is 99.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 26,312 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年南平市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources