Li County population
Li County is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 407,400 people in 2025, with a density of 95.5 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 0–15 | 81,700 people | 20.1% |
| Age 16–59 | 245,500 people | 60.3% |
| Age 60+ | 80,200 people | 19.7% |
| Age 65+ | 48,800 people | 12.0% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 405,680 people | 417,800 people | 407,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 34.4% | 35.9% | 37.4% |
| Birth rate | 8.73 ‰ | 9.12 ‰ | 5.81 ‰ |
| Death rate | 12.02 ‰ | 9.88 ‰ | 9.53 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $244.8M
- Secondary industry
- $315.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $554.9M
- Urban disposable income
- $4,463
- Rural disposable income
- $1,631
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengguan (城关镇) | 78,714 | 40,302 | 38,412 |
| Yanguan (盐官镇) | 41,784 | 21,393 | 20,391 |
| Shiqiao (石桥镇) | 27,601 | 14,132 | 13,469 |
| Kuanchuan (宽川镇) | 23,119 | 11,837 | 11,282 |
| Yongxing (永兴镇) | 19,891 | 10,184 | 9,707 |
| Longlin (龙林镇) | 17,318 | 8,867 | 8,451 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Li County?
The resident population of Li County was 407,400 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 95.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,264 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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- WuduCounty-level area
- ChengCounty-level area
- WenCounty-level area
- TanchangCounty-level area
- KangCounty-level area
- XiheCounty-level area
- HuiCounty-level area
- LiangdangCounty-level area
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Data source: 【数据发布】2025年礼县主要人口数据通报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources