Qujing City population
Qujing City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 5,583,000 people in 2025, with a density of 187.0 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+ | 1,048,000 people | 18.8% |
| Age 65+ | 697,000 people | 12.5% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2010 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 5,765,800 people | 5,701,000 people | 5,756,000 people | 5,688,000 people | 5,634,000 people | 5,583,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 49.0% | 50.0% | 50.6% | 51.8% | 53.0% | 53.8% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 8.62 ‰ | — | 9.36 ‰ | 8.04 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | 8.66 ‰ | — | 9.11 ‰ | 9.36 ‰ |
| 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
- $52.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.5%
- Primary industry
- $7.5B
- Secondary industry
- $17.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $27.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,686
- Rural disposable income
- $2,960
Cities and counties in Qujing City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xuanwei | 1,144,700 people | 6,257 km² | 182.9 | 60.6% | $6.8B |
| Qilin | 1,006,700 people | 1,442 km² | 698.1 | 79.1% | $16.6B |
| Huize | 758,900 people | 6,077 km² | 124.9 | 45.0% | $5.4B |
| Fuyuan | 644,500 people | 3,348 km² | 192.5 | 35.9% | $4.2B |
| Luliang | 575,600 people | 2,096 km² | 274.6 | 42.5% | $4.5B |
| Luoping | 514,400 people | 3,116 km² | 165.1 | 45.4% | $4.3B |
| Zhanyi | 387,500 people | 2,910 km² | 133.2 | 52.3% | $6.2B |
| Shizong | 363,600 people | 2,858 km² | 127.2 | 49.3% | $2.6B |
| Malong | 187,100 people | 1,614 km² | 115.9 | 42.2% | $1.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Qujing City?
The resident population of Qujing City was 5,583,000 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 Qujing City?
The population density is 187.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 29,855 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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- KunmingPrefecture-level city
- YuxiPrefecture-level city
- BaoshanPrefecture-level city
- ZhaotongPrefecture-level city
- LijiangPrefecture-level city
- PuerPrefecture-level city
- LincangPrefecture-level city
- ChuxiongPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 曲靖市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources