Sanmenxia City population
Sanmenxia City is a prefecture-level city in Henan Province, China. Resident population was 1,995,000 people in 2025, with a density of 190.5 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+ | 498,000 people | 25.0% |
| Age 65+ | 341,000 people | 17.1% |
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 | 2,020,000 people | 2,007,000 people | 1,995,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 59.6% | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| Birth rate | 5.92 ‰ | 6.75 ‰ | 5.25 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.89 ‰ | 7.80 ‰ | 8.30 ‰ |
| 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
- $23.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.1%
- Primary industry
- —
- Secondary industry
- —
- Tertiary industry
- —
- Urban disposable income
- $5,631
- Rural disposable income
- $3,273
Cities and counties in Sanmenxia City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingbao | 650,700 people | 3,011 km² | 216.1 | 47.7% | $6.6B |
| Hubin | 322,400 people | 164 km² | 1,965.9 | 94.8% | $4.3B |
| Lushi | 309,300 people | 4,004 km² | 77.2 | 48.6% | $2.2B |
| Mianchi | 304,100 people | 1,421 km² | 214.0 | 57.4% | $3.4B |
| Shanzhou | 279,200 people | 1,763 km² | 158.4 | 55.8% | $2.8B |
| Yima | 131,200 people | 112 km² | 1,171.4 | 97.6% | $1.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sanmenxia City?
The resident population of Sanmenxia City was 1,995,000 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 Sanmenxia City?
The population density is 190.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 10,475 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.
Nearby areas
- ZhengzhouPrefecture-level city
- KaifengPrefecture-level city
- LuoyangPrefecture-level city
- PingdingshanPrefecture-level city
- AnyangPrefecture-level city
- HebiPrefecture-level city
- XinxiangPrefecture-level city
- JiaozuoPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年三门峡市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources