Dongshan County population
Dongshan County is a county-level area in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 222,100 people in 2025, with a density of 910.2 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 | 42,564 people | 19.2% |
| Age 18–34 | 38,181 people | 17.2% |
| Age 35–59 | 88,705 people | 39.9% |
| Age 60+ | 51,601 people | 23.2% |
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 | 221,200 people | 220,700 people | 221,400 people | 222,100 people |
| Urbanization rate | 66.7% | 67.2% | 68.1% | 68.8% |
| Birth rate | 7.71 ‰ | 7.22 ‰ | 8.04 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 7.65 ‰ | 8.44 ‰ | 8.42 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $4.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.1%
- Primary industry
- $754.1M
- Secondary industry
- $1.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,283
- Rural disposable income
- $5,055
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xipu (西埔镇) | 67,392 | 34,505 | 32,887 |
| Tongling (铜陵镇) | 41,528 | 21,262 | 20,266 |
| Chencheng (陈城镇) | 32,034 | 16,401 | 15,633 |
| Kangmei (康美镇) | 29,631 | 15,171 | 14,460 |
| Xingchen (杏陈镇) | 22,830 | 11,689 | 11,141 |
| Zhangtang (樟塘镇) | 14,764 | 7,559 | 7,205 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dongshan County?
The resident population of Dongshan County was 222,100 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 Dongshan County?
The population density is 910.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 244 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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- XiangchengCounty-level area
- LongwenCounty-level area
- LonghaiCounty-level area
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- YunxiaoCounty-level area
- ZhangpuCounty-level area
- ZhaoanCounty-level area
- NanjingCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年东山县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources