Lean County population
Lean County is a county-level area in Jiangxi Province, China. Resident population was 297,400 people in 2024, with a density of 123.2 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2019 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | — | 303,485 people | 303,128 people | 300,665 people | 297,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 50.4% | 51.0% | 51.9% | 52.4% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 9.82 ‰ | 7.99 ‰ | 7.30 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | — | — | 7.79 ‰ | 7.77 ‰ | 7.90 ‰ | — |
| GDP | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aoxi (鳌溪镇) | 128,722 | 65,906 | 62,816 |
| Daifang (戴坊镇) | 22,673 | 11,609 | 11,064 |
| Gongxi (公溪镇) | 16,903 | 8,654 | 8,249 |
| Zhaoxie (招携镇) | 16,290 | 8,340 | 7,950 |
| Shandang (山砀镇) | 14,979 | 7,669 | 7,310 |
| Niutian (牛田镇) | 14,796 | 7,576 | 7,220 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lean County?
The resident population of Lean County was 297,400 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 Lean County?
The population density is 123.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,413 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
- LinchuanCounty-level area
- DongxiangCounty-level area
- NanchengCounty-level area
- LichuanCounty-level area
- NanfengCounty-level area
- ChongrenCounty-level area
- YihuangCounty-level area
- JinxiCounty-level area
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Data source: http://tjj.jxfz.gov.cn/art/2025/7/14/art_4352_4331220.html · Methodology and sources: Data sources