Dayu County population
Dayu County is a county-level area in Jiangxi Province, China. Resident population was 260,706 people in 2025, with a density of 190.6 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 0–17 | 55,110 people | 21.1% |
| Age 18–34 | 60,718 people | 23.3% |
| Age 35–59 | 113,835 people | 43.7% |
| Age 60+ | 64,314 people | 24.7% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | 264,085 people | 261,315 people | 260,706 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 56.4% | 57.0% | 58.5% |
| Birth rate | 7.74 ‰ | 5.86 ‰ | 5.20 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.72 ‰ | 8.52 ‰ | 6.07 ‰ | 0.88 ‰ |
| 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
- $2.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.6%
- Primary industry
- $233.7M
- Secondary industry
- $887.2M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,673
- Rural disposable income
- $2,819
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanan (南安镇) | 99,217 | 50,799 | 48,418 |
| Xincheng (新城镇) | 52,157 | 26,704 | 25,453 |
| Chijiang (池江镇) | 35,889 | 18,375 | 17,514 |
| Qinglong (青龙镇) | 22,929 | 11,740 | 11,189 |
| Huanglong (黄龙镇) | 15,155 | 7,759 | 7,396 |
| Jicun (吉村镇) | 12,434 | 6,366 | 6,068 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dayu County?
The resident population of Dayu County was 260,706 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 Dayu County?
The population density is 190.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,368 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
- ZhanggongCounty-level area
- NankangCounty-level area
- GanxianCounty-level area
- XinfengCounty-level area
- ShangyouCounty-level area
- ChongyiCounty-level area
- AnyuanCounty-level area
- DingnanCounty-level area
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Data source: 大余县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources