Mengla County population
Mengla County is a county-level area in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 307,400 people in 2025, with a density of 44.8 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 60+ | 44,600 people | 14.5% |
| Age 65+ | 27,200 people | 8.8% |
Ethnic population：18.86
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 | 306,500 people | 309,500 people | 310,100 people | 307,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 44.3% | 45.1% | 48.2% | 49.0% |
| Birth rate | 7.03 ‰ | 5.84 ‰ | 6.46 ‰ | 5.51 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.85 ‰ | 6.17 ‰ | 6.13 ‰ | 6.48 ‰ |
| 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
- $3.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.1%
- Primary industry
- $985.8M
- Secondary industry
- $589.6M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,252
- Rural disposable income
- $2,682
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mengla (勐腊镇) | 77,425 | 39,642 | 37,783 |
| Mengpeng (勐捧镇) | 50,980 | 26,102 | 24,878 |
| Menglun (勐仑镇) | 31,603 | 16,181 | 15,422 |
| Guanlei (关累镇) | 30,059 | 15,390 | 14,669 |
| Mohan (磨憨镇) | 24,990 | 12,795 | 12,195 |
| Mengman (勐满镇) | 22,626 | 11,585 | 11,041 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mengla County?
The resident population of Mengla County was 307,400 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 Mengla County?
The population density is 44.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 6,861 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: 勐腊县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources