Deqin County population
Deqin County is a county-level area in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 74,800 people in 2024, with a density of 9.8 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 12,100 people | 16.2% |
| Age 16–59 | 48,900 people | 65.4% |
| Age 60+ | 13,800 people | 18.4% |
| Age 65+ | 8,700 people | 11.6% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 56,100 people | 58,600 people | 74,800 people |
| Urbanization rate | 19.0% | 19.1% | 18.7% |
| Birth rate | 3.96 ‰ | 5.23 ‰ | 6.00 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.61 ‰ | 6.97 ‰ | 9.00 ‰ |
| 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
- $835.6M2024
- GDP growth
- 1.0%
- Primary industry
- $61.3M
- Secondary industry
- $279.9M
- Tertiary industry
- $494.4M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,953
- Rural disposable income
- $2,020
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shengping (升平镇) | 10,001 | 5,121 | 4,880 |
| Benzilan (奔子栏镇) | 8,894 | 4,554 | 4,340 |
| Tuodinglisu (拖顶傈僳族乡) | 8,422 | 4,312 | 4,110 |
| Xiaruolisu (霞若傈僳族乡) | 7,946 | 4,068 | 3,878 |
| Yanmen (燕门乡) | 6,361 | 3,257 | 3,104 |
| Yangla (羊拉乡) | 5,059 | 2,590 | 2,469 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deqin County?
The resident population of Deqin County was 74,800 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 Deqin County?
The population density is 9.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 7,596 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: 统计公报2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources