Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County population
Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County is a county-level area in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 151,100 people in 2025, with a density of 59.5 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 | 24,400 people | 16.1% |
| Age 60+ | 28,700 people | 19.0% |
| Age 65+ | 15,500 people | 10.3% |
Ethnic population：16.3724
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 153,500 people | 152,600 people | 151,100 people |
| Urbanization rate | 34.7% | 37.0% | 37.7% |
| Birth rate | — | 10.45 ‰ | 8.56 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 12.41 ‰ | 13.17 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.0B2025
- GDP growth
- -1.5%
- Primary industry
- $355.8M
- Secondary industry
- $208.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $453.0M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,336
- Rural disposable income
- $2,543
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mengdong (勐董镇) | 42,654 | 21,839 | 20,815 |
| Yanshuai (岩帅镇) | 26,095 | 13,361 | 12,734 |
| Mengsheng (勐省镇) | 14,886 | 7,622 | 7,264 |
| Mangka (芒卡镇) | 11,832 | 6,058 | 5,774 |
| Nuoliang (糯良乡) | 11,631 | 5,955 | 5,676 |
| Mengjiaodaiyilahu (勐角傣族彝族拉祜族乡) | 11,560 | 5,919 | 5,641 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County?
The resident population of Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County was 151,100 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 Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County?
The population density is 59.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,539 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: 沧源佤族自治县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources