Lu County population
Lu County is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 723,000 people in 2025, with a density of 474.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2000 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 765,000 people | 766,000 people | 765,000 people | 764,000 people | 760,000 people | 723,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 41.2% | 42.4% | 43.0% | 44.3% | 45.0% | 46.8% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 4.90 ‰ | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | 10.77 ‰ | — | — | — |
| 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
- $7.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.7%
- Primary industry
- $948.5M
- Secondary industry
- $3.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,634
- Rural disposable income
- $3,254
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuchan (玉蟾街道) | 122,734 | 62,840 | 59,894 |
| Xuantan (玄滩镇) | 64,998 | 33,279 | 31,719 |
| Taifu (太伏镇) | 49,876 | 25,537 | 24,339 |
| Yunjin (云锦镇) | 46,717 | 23,919 | 22,798 |
| Yunlong (云龙镇) | 39,100 | 20,019 | 19,081 |
| Chaohe (潮河镇) | 36,611 | 18,745 | 17,866 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lu County?
The resident population of Lu County was 723,000 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 Lu County?
The population density is 474.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,525 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
- JiangyangCounty-level area
- NaxiCounty-level area
- LongmatanCounty-level area
- HejiangCounty-level area
- XuyongCounty-level area
- GulinCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年泸县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources