Ledu District population
Ledu District is a county-level area in Qinghai Province, China. Resident population was 236,500 people in 2025, with a density of 91.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Ethnic population：汉族23.56万人，其他少数民族4.47万人
Data basis / note：常住
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 | — | 238,300 people | 235,800 people | 236,500 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 59.2% | 61.7% | 63.1% |
| Birth rate | — | 4.32 ‰ | 4.88 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 7.02 ‰ | 6.37 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 1.0%
- Primary industry
- $303.3M
- Secondary industry
- $414.2M
- Tertiary industry
- $977.1M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,853
- Rural disposable income
- $2,563
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nianbo (碾伯镇) | 126,965 | 65,006 | 61,959 |
| Gaomiao (高庙镇) | 17,016 | 8,712 | 8,304 |
| Shoule (寿乐镇) | 15,115 | 7,739 | 7,376 |
| Qutan (瞿昙镇) | 12,949 | 6,630 | 6,319 |
| Hongshui (洪水镇) | 12,061 | 6,175 | 5,886 |
| Yurun (雨润镇) | 10,345 | 5,297 | 5,048 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ledu District?
The resident population of Ledu District was 236,500 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 Ledu District?
The population density is 91.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,600 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
- PinganCounty-level area
- Minhe Hui Tu Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- Huzhu Tu Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- Hualong Hui Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- Xunhua Salar Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
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Data source: 乐都区2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources