Urbanization rate — Data year —
Male/female ratio 1.10 Male 2,239,096 people · Female 2,031,896 people · 2024
Registered (hukou) population 4,270,992 people Data year 2024
Birth rate 9.16 ‰ Death rate 5.29 ‰ · 2024
GDP $27.9B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $6,349 Rural disposable income $2,585 · 2025

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2010 to 2025.

All years
3.53M3.45M3.37M3.29M3.20M2010201320162019202220252010: 3.24M2011: 3.27M2012: 3.31M2013: 3.34M2014: 3.38M2015: 3.40M2016: 3.43M2017: 3.46M2018: 3.48M2019: 3.49M2020: 3.50M2021: 3.48M2022: 3.47M2023: 3.49M2024: 3.50M2025: 3.49M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202020212022202320242025
Resident population3,496,000 people3,481,200 people3,472,500 people3,489,600 people3,501,200 people3,489,700 people
Urbanization rate——————
Birth rate———8.80 ‰9.16 ‰—
Death rate———6.30 ‰5.29 ‰—
GDP——————

Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population3,494,385 peopleSeventh census
Households1,165,327
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)104.5
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.69%85+ · Female: 0.61%85+80–84 · Male: 3.27%80–84 · Female: 2.85%80–8475–79 · Male: 4.39%75–79 · Female: 3.75%75–7970–74 · Male: 3.97%70–74 · Female: 3.41%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.20%65–69 · Female: 3.04%65–6960–64 · Male: 3.05%60–64 · Female: 3.30%60–6455–59 · Male: 3.18%55–59 · Female: 3.09%55–5950–54 · Male: 3.51%50–54 · Female: 3.26%50–5445–49 · Male: 3.10%45–49 · Female: 2.84%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.53%40–44 · Female: 3.14%40–4435–39 · Male: 4.25%35–39 · Female: 3.79%35–3930–34 · Male: 4.13%30–34 · Female: 3.81%30–3425–29 · Male: 3.10%25–29 · Female: 2.98%25–2920–24 · Male: 2.10%20–24 · Female: 2.11%20–2415–19 · Male: 2.15%15–19 · Female: 2.31%15–1910–14 · Male: 1.55%10–14 · Female: 1.82%10–145–9 · Male: 1.03%5–9 · Female: 1.34%5–91–4 · Male: 0.58%1–4 · Female: 0.87%1–40 · Male: 0.33%0 · Female: 0.57%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han45.20%
1,579,412 people
Tibetan29.75%
1,039,736 people
Manchu13.06%
456,268 people
Wa7.90%
276,093 people
Blang0.80%
27,886 people
Bouyei0.68%
23,696 people
Korean0.53%
18,640 people
Yi0.41%
14,148 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$28.3B$27.4B$26.5B$25.6B$24.7B2023202420252023: $25.0B2024: $27.1B2025: $27.9B

Economy and income

GDP
$27.9B2025
GDP growth
4.2%
Primary industry
$4.3B
Secondary industry
$8.3B
Tertiary industry
$15.4B
Urban disposable income
$6,349
Rural disposable income
$2,585

Cities and counties in Qiannan Autonomous Prefecture

Explore the administrative units below :name.

12 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Duyun 539,300 people 2,278 km² 236.7 — $4.2B
Huishui 396,200 people 2,464 km² 160.8 — $2.4B
Wengan 395,100 people 1,974 km² 200.2 — $3.1B
Fuquan 301,300 people 1,691 km² 178.2 — $4.4B
Sandu Shui Autonomous County 275,000 people 2,384 km² 115.4 — $1.6B
Dushan 261,300 people 2,442 km² 107.0 — $2.0B
Luodian 256,500 people 3,010 km² 85.2 59.6% $1.6B
Guiding 247,700 people 1,631 km² 151.9 56.6% $2.0B
Longli 237,000 people 1,518 km² 156.1 — $2.4B
Pingtang 229,700 people 2,816 km² 81.6 — $1.6B
Changshun 198,700 people 1,555 km² 127.8 — $1.5B
Libo 154,400 people 2,432 km² 63.5 — $1.2B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Qiannan Autonomous Prefecture?

The resident population of Qiannan Autonomous Prefecture was 3,489,700 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 Qiannan Autonomous Prefecture?

The population density is 133.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 26,195 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.

Data source: 2025年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources