Nanao County population
Nanao County is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 63,383 people in 2025, with a density of 571.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1990 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 64,500 people | 64,600 people | 64,153 people | 63,717 people | 63,346 people | 63,383 people |
| Urbanization rate | 79.6% | 79.6% | 79.6% | 79.6% | — | 79.7% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 7.42 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 8.00 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $602.0M2025
- GDP growth
- 2.5%
- Primary industry
- $167.6M
- Secondary industry
- $122.1M
- Tertiary industry
- $312.3M
- Urban disposable income
- $3,283
- Rural disposable income
- $2,807
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houzhai (后宅镇) | 38,737 | 19,833 | 18,904 |
| Yunao (云澳镇) | 16,509 | 8,453 | 8,056 |
| Shenao (深澳镇) | 9,183 | 4,702 | 4,481 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanao County?
The resident population of Nanao County was 63,383 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 Nanao County?
The population density is 571.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 111 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
- LonghuCounty-level area
- JinpingCounty-level area
- HaojiangCounty-level area
- ChaoyangCounty-level area
- ChaonanCounty-level area
- ChenghaiCounty-level area
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Data source: 南澳县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources