Puer City population
Puer City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 2,307,000 people in 2025, with a density of 50.8 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 0–14 | 384,000 people | 16.6% |
| Age 60+ | 455,000 people | 19.7% |
| Age 65+ | 284,000 people | 12.3% |
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 | 2,340,000 people | 2,337,300 people | 2,307,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 43.1% | 44.2% | 45.1% |
| Birth rate | 7.56 ‰ | 7.91 ‰ | 6.03 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.98 ‰ | 7.78 ‰ | 8.18 ‰ |
| 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
- $17.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.1%
- Primary industry
- $4.0B
- Secondary industry
- $4.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $9.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,626
- Rural disposable income
- $2,477
Cities and counties in Puer City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancang Lahu Autonomous County | 430,300 people | 8,807 km² | 48.9 | 26.4% | $2.1B |
| Simao | 424,400 people | 4,093 km² | 103.7 | 81.1% | $3.9B |
| Jingdong Yi Autonomous County | 292,600 people | 4,532 km² | 64.6 | 32.7% | $1.7B |
| Jinggu Dai Yi Autonomous County | 267,200 people | 7,777 km² | 34.4 | 34.4% | $2.2B |
| Mojiang Hani Autonomous County | 265,100 people | 5,459 km² | 48.6 | 36.1% | $1.8B |
| Zhenyuan Yi Hani Lahu Autonomous County | 168,500 people | 4,223 km² | 39.9 | 42.3% | $1.4B |
| Ninger Hani Yi Autonomous County | 155,100 people | 3,670 km² | 42.3 | 48.5% | $1.2B |
| Menglian Dai Lahu Wa Autonomous County | 139,300 people | 1,957 km² | 71.2 | 46.8% | $995.6M |
| Jiangcheng Hani Yi Autonomous County | 103,000 people | 3,476 km² | 29.6 | 46.4% | $1.0B |
| Ximeng Wa Autonomous County | 85,000 people | 1,391 km² | 61.1 | 43.2% | $512.4M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puer City?
The resident population of Puer City was 2,307,000 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 Puer City?
The population density is 50.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 45,385 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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- QujingPrefecture-level city
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- LincangPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 普洱市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources