Li County population
Li County is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 36,000 people in 2025, with a density of 8.3 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：藏族2.2266、羌族1.3860、汉族0.4702、回族0.0162、其他民族0.0074
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 | 36,000 people | 35,900 people | 36,000 people | 36,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.7% | 43.1% |
| Birth rate | 7.51 ‰ | 6.08 ‰ | 5.78 ‰ | 5.40 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.95 ‰ | 8.29 ‰ | 7.15 ‰ | 7.35 ‰ |
| 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
- $556.9M2025
- GDP growth
- 6.5%
- Primary industry
- $77.1M
- Secondary industry
- $209.4M
- Tertiary industry
- $270.4M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,011
- Rural disposable income
- $2,849
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagunao (杂谷脑镇) | 12,371 | 6,334 | 6,037 |
| Xuecheng (薛城镇) | 5,316 | 2,722 | 2,594 |
| Putou (朴头镇) | 3,458 | 1,770 | 1,688 |
| Shangmeng (上孟乡) | 2,430 | 1,244 | 1,186 |
| Miyaluo (米亚罗镇) | 2,393 | 1,225 | 1,168 |
| Guergou (古尔沟镇) | 2,290 | 1,172 | 1,118 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Li County?
The resident population of Li County was 36,000 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 Li County?
The population density is 8.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,318 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: 理县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources