Gaoyao District population
Gaoyao District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 738,811 people in 2024, with a density of 356.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
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 | — | — | 741,909 people | 743,991 people | 738,565 people | 738,811 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 39.0% | 41.1% | 41.3% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 7.20 ‰ | 7.62 ‰ | 8.62 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 4.25 ‰ | 5.03 ‰ | 6.75 ‰ |
| 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
- $7.8B2024
- GDP growth
- -1.1%
- Primary industry
- $1.7B
- Secondary industry
- $3.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,036
- Rural disposable income
- $4,147
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanan (南岸街道) | 129,612 | 66,361 | 63,251 |
| Jinli (金利镇) | 108,042 | 55,318 | 52,724 |
| Baitu (白土镇) | 69,088 | 35,373 | 33,715 |
| Lubu (禄步镇) | 59,568 | 30,499 | 29,069 |
| Liantang (莲塘镇) | 48,663 | 24,915 | 23,748 |
| Jindu (金渡镇) | 45,545 | 23,319 | 22,226 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaoyao District?
The resident population of Gaoyao District was 738,811 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 Gaoyao District?
The population density is 356.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,071 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
- DuanzhouCounty-level area
- DinghuCounty-level area
- GuangningCounty-level area
- HuaijiCounty-level area
- FengkaiCounty-level area
- DeqingCounty-level area
- SihuiCounty-level area
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Data source: 2024年肇庆市分县（市、区）常住人口、城镇人口及比重https://www.zhaoqing.gov.cn/zqtjj/gkmlpt/content/3/3099/post_3099453.html#4471 · Methodology and sources: Data sources