Dehua County population
Dehua County is a county-level area in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 339,000 people in 2024, with a density of 151.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 330,000 people | 333,000 people | 337,000 people | 338,000 people | 339,000 people | 339,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | 79.1% | 79.5% |
| Birth rate | 20.60 ‰ | 15.99 ‰ | 11.76 ‰ | 9.98 ‰ | 8.85 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $6.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.0%
- Primary industry
- —
- Secondary industry
- —
- Tertiary industry
- $2.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,934
- Rural disposable income
- $3,606
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xunzhong (浔中镇) | 140,366 | 71,867 | 68,499 |
| Longxun (龙浔镇) | 127,666 | 65,365 | 62,301 |
| Sanban (三班镇) | 18,877 | 9,665 | 9,212 |
| Gaide (盖德镇) | 6,621 | 3,390 | 3,231 |
| Shangyong (上涌镇) | 5,346 | 2,737 | 2,609 |
| Leifeng (雷峰镇) | 4,058 | 2,078 | 1,980 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dehua County?
The resident population of Dehua County was 339,000 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Dehua County?
The population density is 151.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,232 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
- LichengCounty-level area
- FengzeCounty-level area
- LuojiangCounty-level area
- QuangangCounty-level area
- HuianCounty-level area
- AnxiCounty-level area
- YongchunCounty-level area
- JinmenCounty-level area
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Data source: 福建统计年鉴2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources