Nanhai District population
Nanhai District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 3,701,900 people in 2024, with a density of 3,437.2 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：户籍
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 3,655,000 people | 3,675,400 people | 3,701,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — |
| Birth rate | 10.95 ‰ | 10.02 ‰ | 11.76 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.50 ‰ | 4.70 ‰ | 4.39 ‰ |
| 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
- $55.7B2024
- GDP growth
- 1.9%
- Primary industry
- $1.0B
- Secondary industry
- $27.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $27.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,916
- Rural disposable income
- $7,083
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shishan (狮山镇) | 955,297 | 489,112 | 466,185 |
| Dali (大沥镇) | 789,568 | 404,259 | 385,309 |
| Guicheng (桂城街道) | 732,909 | 375,249 | 357,660 |
| Lishui (里水镇) | 412,489 | 211,194 | 201,295 |
| Xiqiao (西樵镇) | 319,279 | 163,471 | 155,808 |
| Danzao (丹灶镇) | 239,360 | 122,552 | 116,808 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanhai District?
The resident population of Nanhai District was 3,701,900 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Nanhai District?
The population density is 3,437.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,077 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
- ChanchengCounty-level area
- ShundeCounty-level area
- SanshuiCounty-level area
- GaomingCounty-level area
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Data source: 2024年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources