Sansui County population
Sansui County is a county-level area in Guizhou Province, China. Resident population was 156,300 people in 2025, with a density of 150.9 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+ | 35,400 people | 22.6% |
| Age 65+ | 24,000 people | 15.4% |
Data basis / note：常住
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 | — | 162,200 people | 157,300 people | 156,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 52.6% |
| Birth rate | 9.33 ‰ | 9.40 ‰ | 8.20 ‰ | 10.54 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.75 ‰ | 7.83 ‰ | 6.10 ‰ | 9.25 ‰ |
| 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
- $882.1M2025
- GDP growth
- 4.2%
- Primary industry
- $177.2M
- Secondary industry
- $212.0M
- Tertiary industry
- $492.8M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,187
- Rural disposable income
- $2,301
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenbi (文笔街道) | 59,892 | 30,665 | 29,227 |
| Wubi (武笔街道) | 22,739 | 11,642 | 11,097 |
| Tailie (台烈镇) | 14,449 | 7,398 | 7,051 |
| Zhangji (长吉镇) | 12,108 | 6,199 | 5,909 |
| Wazhai (瓦寨镇) | 9,997 | 5,118 | 4,879 |
| Tonglin (桐林镇) | 9,727 | 4,980 | 4,747 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sansui County?
The resident population of Sansui County was 156,300 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 Sansui County?
The population density is 150.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,036 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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- KailiCounty-level area
- HuangpingCounty-level area
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- JinpingCounty-level area
- JianheCounty-level area
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Data source: 三穗县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources