Panyu District population
Panyu District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 2,872,300 people in 2025, with a density of 5,419.4 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 | — | 2,822,900 people | 2,845,300 people | 2,872,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 90.8% | 91.0% | 91.0% |
| Birth rate | 12.30 ‰ | 12.80 ‰ | 12.40 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 4.90 ‰ | 5.00 ‰ | 3.70 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $43.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.0%
- Primary industry
- $535.6M
- Secondary industry
- $12.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $31.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $11,393
- Rural disposable income
- $7,912
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancun (南村镇) | 341,703 | 174,952 | 166,751 |
| Dashi (大石街道) | 280,847 | 143,794 | 137,053 |
| Luopu (洛浦街道) | 256,442 | 131,298 | 125,144 |
| Shiqiao (市桥街道) | 246,881 | 126,403 | 120,478 |
| Dalong (大龙街道) | 235,727 | 120,692 | 115,035 |
| Zhongcun (钟村街道) | 203,710 | 104,300 | 99,410 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Panyu District?
The resident population of Panyu District was 2,872,300 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 Panyu District?
The population density is 5,419.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 530 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
- HuaduCounty-level area
- NanshaCounty-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