Rangtang County population
Rangtang County is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 46,404 people in 2025, with a density of 6.8 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 0–17 | 17,082 people | 36.8% |
| Age 18–34 | 13,219 people | 28.5% |
| Age 35–59 | 14,682 people | 31.6% |
| Age 60+ | 5,349 people | 11.5% |
Ethnic population：藏族47648、羌族350、回族75、其他少数民族19、汉族2240
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 45,500 people | 45,600 people | 46,404 people |
| Urbanization rate | 27.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| Birth rate | 14.93 ‰ | — | 16.13 ‰ |
| Death rate | 3.17 ‰ | — | 5.16 ‰ |
| 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
- $335.6M2025
- GDP growth
- 6.3%
- Primary industry
- $73.0M
- Secondary industry
- $31.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $230.9M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,222
- Rural disposable income
- $2,669
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangmuda (岗木达镇) | 9,359 | 4,792 | 4,567 |
| Zhongrangtang (中壤塘镇) | 5,754 | 2,946 | 2,808 |
| Gaduo (尕多乡) | 5,577 | 2,855 | 2,722 |
| Nanmuda (南木达镇) | 4,818 | 2,467 | 2,351 |
| Shangduke (上杜柯乡) | 4,208 | 2,154 | 2,054 |
| Wuyi (吾伊乡) | 3,295 | 1,687 | 1,608 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rangtang County?
The resident population of Rangtang County was 46,404 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 Rangtang County?
The population density is 6.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 6,836 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: 壤塘县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources