Shilin Yi Autonomous County population
Shilin Yi Autonomous County is a county-level area in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 233,700 people in 2025, with a density of 139.1 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+ | 52,100 people | 22.3% |
| Age 65+ | 35,000 people | 15.0% |
Ethnic population：9.4722
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 | 238,500 people | 235,900 people | 233,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 47.3% | 48.5% | 49.3% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 9.37 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | 10.22 ‰ |
| 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
- $2.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.9%
- Primary industry
- $460.8M
- Secondary industry
- $332.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,690
- Rural disposable income
- $3,425
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufu (鹿阜街道) | 120,112 | 61,497 | 58,615 |
| Shilin (石林街道) | 34,684 | 17,758 | 16,926 |
| Banqiao (板桥街道) | 23,671 | 12,120 | 11,551 |
| Guishan (圭山镇) | 19,744 | 10,109 | 9,635 |
| Xijiekou (西街口镇) | 17,506 | 8,963 | 8,543 |
| Zhanghu (长湖镇) | 13,862 | 7,097 | 6,765 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shilin Yi Autonomous County?
The resident population of Shilin Yi Autonomous County was 233,700 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 Shilin Yi Autonomous County?
The population density is 139.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,680 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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- WuhuaCounty-level area
- PanlongCounty-level area
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- JinningCounty-level area
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Data source: 石林彝族自治县2025年经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources