Nanjian Yi Autonomous County population
Nanjian Yi Autonomous County is a county-level area in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 190,300 people in 2025, with a density of 105.6 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 60+ | 39,700 people | 20.9% |
| Age 65+ | 26,400 people | 13.9% |
Ethnic population：12.3313
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2015 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 192,900 people | 191,000 people | 190,000 people | 192,800 people | 192,400 people | 190,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 32.9% | 33.6% | 34.0% | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.4% |
| Birth rate | 7.82 ‰ | 6.88 ‰ | — | — | — | 4.70 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.33 ‰ | 6.74 ‰ | — | — | — | 8.88 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.1%
- Primary industry
- $358.8M
- Secondary industry
- $496.6M
- Tertiary industry
- $775.3M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,365
- Rural disposable income
- $2,242
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjian (南涧镇) | 58,291 | 29,845 | 28,446 |
| Wuliangshan (无量山镇) | 28,290 | 14,484 | 13,806 |
| Gonglang (公郎镇) | 25,987 | 13,305 | 12,682 |
| Baohua (宝华镇) | 23,002 | 11,777 | 11,225 |
| Xiaowandong (小湾东镇) | 15,504 | 7,938 | 7,566 |
| Yongcui (拥翠乡) | 14,384 | 7,365 | 7,019 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanjian Yi Autonomous County?
The resident population of Nanjian Yi Autonomous County was 190,300 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 Nanjian Yi Autonomous County?
The population density is 105.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,802 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: 南涧彝族自治县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources