Sanming City population
Sanming City is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 2,401,000 people in 2025, with a density of 103.5 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 0–14 | 414,000 people | 17.2% |
| Age 15–64 | 1,605,000 people | 66.8% |
| Age 65+ | 382,000 people | 15.9% |
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 | 2,429,000 people | 2,419,000 people | 2,401,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 65.9% | 67.3% | 68.3% |
| Birth rate | 6.14 ‰ | 6.27 ‰ | 4.56 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.19 ‰ | 8.09 ‰ | 8.42 ‰ |
| 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
- $34.9B2025
- GDP growth
- -4.3%
- Primary industry
- $5.2B
- Secondary industry
- $11.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $18.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,028
- Rural disposable income
- $3,894
Cities and counties in Sanming City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanyuan | 414,200 people | 807 km² | 513.3 | 94.6% | $8.3B |
| Yongan | 332,500 people | 2,942 km² | 113.0 | 76.0% | $5.6B |
| Youxi | 327,000 people | 3,463 km² | 94.4 | 55.4% | $3.4B |
| Datian | 289,000 people | 2,294 km² | 126.0 | 57.5% | $3.1B |
| Ninghua | 249,000 people | 2,407 km² | 103.4 | 53.7% | $2.7B |
| Shaxian | 245,100 people | 1,815 km² | 135.0 | 75.7% | $4.1B |
| Jiangle | 139,000 people | 2,246 km² | 61.9 | 62.4% | $2.2B |
| Qingliu | 110,600 people | 1,825 km² | 60.6 | 56.1% | $1.5B |
| Jianning | 109,600 people | 1,791 km² | 61.2 | 54.7% | $1.5B |
| Taining | 100,600 people | 1,540 km² | 65.3 | 63.4% | $1.1B |
| Mingxi | 92,100 people | 1,708 km² | 53.9 | 57.9% | $1.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sanming City?
The resident population of Sanming City was 2,401,000 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 Sanming City?
The population density is 103.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 23,191 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年三明市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources