Meilan District population
Meilan District is a county-level area in Hainan Province, China. Resident population was 906,000 people in 2025, with a density of 1,597.6 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 0–14 | 142,600 people | 15.7% |
| Age 15–64 | 658,800 people | 72.7% |
| Age 60+ | 158,500 people | 17.5% |
| Age 65+ | 104,600 people | 11.5% |
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 | — | 891,100 people | 899,900 people | 906,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 84.4% | 84.5% | 84.5% |
| Birth rate | — | 10.10 ‰ | 9.61 ‰ | 6.50 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 5.82 ‰ | 5.26 ‰ | 6.60 ‰ |
| 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
- $9.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.3%
- Primary industry
- $413.5M
- Secondary industry
- $681.2M
- Tertiary industry
- $8.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,532
- Rural disposable income
- $3,444
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renminlu (人民路街道) | 117,426 | 60,122 | 57,304 |
| Lingshan (灵山镇) | 106,076 | 54,311 | 51,765 |
| Bailong (白龙街道) | 104,393 | 53,449 | 50,944 |
| Haidian (海甸街道) | 96,318 | 49,315 | 47,003 |
| Haifu (海府街道) | 79,044 | 40,471 | 38,573 |
| Haikouguilinyangjingjikaifa (海口桂林洋经济开发区（农场）) | 78,064 | 39,969 | 38,095 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meilan District?
The resident population of Meilan District was 906,000 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 Meilan District?
The population density is 1,597.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 567 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: 2025年海口市美兰区国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources