Dianbai District population
Dianbai District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 1,522,000 people in 2025, with a density of 782.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1991 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 1,503,800 people | 1,513,700 people | 1,516,700 people | 1,519,600 people | 1,523,500 people | 1,522,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 42.6% | 42.6% | 44.7% | 46.1% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 9.52 ‰ | 8.67 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | 4.02 ‰ | 4.28 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $12.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.7%
- Primary industry
- $2.4B
- Secondary industry
- $3.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $6.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,091
- Rural disposable income
- $3,712
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuidong (水东街道) | 154,639 | 79,175 | 75,464 |
| Diancheng (电城镇) | 144,609 | 74,040 | 70,569 |
| Lintou (林头镇) | 109,583 | 56,106 | 53,477 |
| Guanzhu (观珠镇) | 81,976 | 41,972 | 40,004 |
| Xiadong (霞洞镇) | 78,267 | 40,073 | 38,194 |
| Poxin (坡心镇) | 73,128 | 37,442 | 35,686 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dianbai District?
The resident population of Dianbai District was 1,522,000 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 Dianbai District?
The population density is 782.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,945 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: 2025年电白国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources