Nanyang City population
Nanyang City is a prefecture-level city in Henan Province, China. Resident population was 9,395,000 people in 2025, with a density of 353.3 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 0–15 | 1,971,000 people | 21.0% |
| Age 16–59 | 5,227,000 people | 55.6% |
| Age 60+ | 2,197,000 people | 23.4% |
| Age 65+ | 1,516,000 people | 16.1% |
Subregions
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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 | 9,715,300 people | 9,629,000 people | 9,629,000 people | 9,497,000 people | 9,454,000 people | 9,395,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 50.6% | 51.6% | 51.6% | 53.2% | 54.2% | 54.8% |
| Birth rate | — | 7.14 ‰ | — | 6.59 ‰ | 6.86 ‰ | 5.50 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 7.99 ‰ | — | 8.79 ‰ | 8.71 ‰ | 9.26 ‰ |
| 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
- $71.9B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.5%
- Primary industry
- $11.0B
- Secondary industry
- $22.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $37.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,076
- Rural disposable income
- $3,224
Cities and counties in Nanyang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dengzhou | 1,202,500 people | 2,294 km² | 524.2 | 47.4% | $7.8B |
| Tanghe | 1,019,000 people | 2,497 km² | 408.1 | 47.5% | $6.9B |
| Wolong | 851,400 people | 1,007 km² | 845.5 | 67.4% | $7.7B |
| Fangcheng | 840,900 people | 2,542 km² | 330.8 | 47.3% | $4.9B |
| Zhenping | 813,800 people | 1,490 km² | 546.2 | 48.3% | $4.7B |
| Wancheng | 635,600 people | 880 km² | 722.3 | 67.2% | $6.1B |
| Xinye | 573,500 people | 1,056 km² | 543.1 | 49.3% | $4.6B |
| Sheqi | 547,200 people | 1,203 km² | 454.9 | 45.4% | $3.4B |
| Neixiang | 525,200 people | 2,305 km² | 227.9 | 52.1% | $4.6B |
| Xichuan | 520,400 people | 2,817 km² | 184.7 | 55.8% | $4.4B |
| Nanzhao | 448,200 people | 2,946 km² | 152.1 | 47.0% | $3.0B |
| Xixia | 433,700 people | 3,453 km² | 125.6 | 57.9% | $5.1B |
| Tongbai | 356,200 people | 1,941 km² | 183.5 | 57.0% | $3.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanyang City?
The resident population of Nanyang City was 9,395,000 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 Nanyang City?
The population density is 353.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 26,591 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年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources