Nansha District population
Nansha District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 993,200 people in 2025, with a density of 1,266.8 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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 | 929,400 people | 967,900 people | 983,900 people | 993,200 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 76.0% | 77.1% |
| Birth rate | 10.30 ‰ | 9.66 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | 3.60 ‰ | 3.37 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $33.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.8%
- Primary industry
- $770.4M
- Secondary industry
- $14.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $18.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $9,943
- Rural disposable income
- $6,879
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nansha (南沙街道) | 237,089 | 121,390 | 115,699 |
| Dongyong (东涌镇) | 170,772 | 87,435 | 83,337 |
| Dagang (大岗镇) | 114,324 | 58,534 | 55,790 |
| Huangge (黄阁镇) | 94,809 | 48,542 | 46,267 |
| Lanhe (榄核镇) | 88,966 | 45,551 | 43,415 |
| Wanqingsha (万顷沙镇) | 46,045 | 23,575 | 22,470 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nansha District?
The resident population of Nansha District was 993,200 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 Nansha District?
The population density is 1,266.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 784 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
- LiwanCounty-level area
- YuexiuCounty-level area
- HaizhuCounty-level area
- TianheCounty-level area
- BaiyunCounty-level area
- HuangpuCounty-level area
- PanyuCounty-level area
- HuaduCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年广州市人口规模及分布情况 · Methodology and sources: Data sources