Yuxi City population
Yuxi City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 2,255,000 people in 2025, with a density of 147.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
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 | 2,265,000 people | 2,266,000 people | 2,255,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 57.1% | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Birth rate | — | 7.95 ‰ | 5.97 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 7.86 ‰ | 8.00 ‰ |
| 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
- $37.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.4%
- Primary industry
- $3.6B
- Secondary industry
- $15.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $18.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,208
- Rural disposable income
- $3,334
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paipu (排浦镇) | 17,577 | 9,295 | 8,282 |
Cities and counties in Yuxi City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongta | 607,800 people | 1,004 km² | 605.4 | 77.4% | $15.7B |
| Tonghai | 288,000 people | 721 km² | 399.4 | 60.3% | $3.0B |
| Xinping Yi Dai Autonomous County | 257,300 people | 4,223 km² | 60.9 | 44.7% | $4.0B |
| Jiangchuan | 255,100 people | 850 km² | 300.1 | 53.6% | $3.1B |
| Yuanjiang Hani Yi Dai Autonomous County | 190,600 people | 2,858 km² | 66.7 | 51.1% | $2.2B |
| Huaning | 186,900 people | 1,313 km² | 142.3 | — | $2.2B |
| Chengjiang | 175,300 people | 773 km² | 226.8 | 52.9% | $2.3B |
| Yimen | 147,400 people | 1,571 km² | 93.8 | 55.3% | $2.3B |
| Eshan Yi Autonomous County | 146,600 people | 1,972 km² | 74.3 | 51.0% | $2.6B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yuxi City?
The resident population of Yuxi City was 2,255,000 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 Yuxi City?
The population density is 147.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 15,285 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: 玉溪市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources