Shangyou County population
Shangyou County is a county-level area in Jiangxi Province, China. Resident population was 265,700 people in 2025, with a density of 172.1 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+ | 60,300 people | 22.7% |
| Age 65+ | 42,200 people | 15.9% |
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 | 268,900 people | 268,600 people | 266,900 people | 265,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 49.9% | 51.2% | 52.0% | 53.4% |
| Birth rate | 6.71 ‰ | 6.05 ‰ | 6.71 ‰ | 5.63 ‰ |
| Death rate | 3.11 ‰ | 10.45 ‰ | 3.41 ‰ | 12.53 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.9B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $247.0M
- Secondary industry
- $778.0M
- Tertiary industry
- $871.3M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,496
- Rural disposable income
- $2,715
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongshan (东山镇) | 123,686 | 63,327 | 60,359 |
| Yingqian (营前镇) | 26,344 | 13,488 | 12,856 |
| Shexi (社溪镇) | 22,656 | 11,600 | 11,056 |
| Huangbu (黄埠镇) | 16,051 | 8,218 | 7,833 |
| Shuiyan (水岩乡) | 14,223 | 7,282 | 6,941 |
| Youshi (油石乡) | 13,663 | 6,995 | 6,668 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shangyou County?
The resident population of Shangyou County was 265,700 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 Shangyou County?
The population density is 172.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,544 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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- ZhanggongCounty-level area
- NankangCounty-level area
- GanxianCounty-level area
- XinfengCounty-level area
- DayuCounty-level area
- ChongyiCounty-level area
- AnyuanCounty-level area
- DingnanCounty-level area
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Data source: 上犹县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources