Poyang County population
Poyang County is a county-level area in Jiangxi Province, China. Resident population was 1,149,403 people in 2024, with a density of 272.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 240,023 people | 20.9% |
| Age 16–59 | 674,494 people | 58.7% |
| Age 60+ | 234,886 people | 20.4% |
| Age 65+ | 168,961 people | 14.7% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 1,172,019 people | 1,160,000 people | 1,149,403 people |
| Urbanization rate | 42.5% | 43.6% | 44.3% |
| Birth rate | 6.94 ‰ | 6.19 ‰ | 6.29 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.27 ‰ | 7.56 ‰ | 7.51 ‰ |
| 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
- $5.2B2024
- GDP growth
- 5.8%
- Primary industry
- $1.2B
- Secondary industry
- $1.8B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,817
- Rural disposable income
- $2,541
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raozhou (饶州街道) | 105,778 | 54,158 | 51,620 |
| Poyang (鄱阳镇) | 104,447 | 53,477 | 50,970 |
| Guxiandu (古县渡镇) | 73,010 | 37,381 | 35,629 |
| Youdunjie (油墩街镇) | 71,650 | 36,685 | 34,965 |
| Tianfanjie (田畈街镇) | 61,132 | 31,300 | 29,832 |
| Huanggang (凰岗镇) | 56,136 | 28,742 | 27,394 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poyang County?
The resident population of Poyang County was 1,149,403 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 Poyang County?
The population density is 272.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,215 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
- XinzhouCounty-level area
- GuangfengCounty-level area
- GuangxinCounty-level area
- YushanCounty-level area
- YanshanCounty-level area
- HengfengCounty-level area
- YiyangCounty-level area
- YuganCounty-level area
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Data source: 统计公报2024+https://www.zgsr.gov.cn/tjj/tjfxz/202503/8a56ce830dd84e3b9c784aca9c4d990b.shtml · Methodology and sources: Data sources