Shouning County population
Shouning County is a county-level area in Fujian Province, China. Resident population was 171,000 people in 2025, with a density of 119.3 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 | 46,000 people | 26.9% |
| Age 18–34 | 53,800 people | 31.5% |
| Age 35–59 | 95,200 people | 55.7% |
| Age 60+ | 55,400 people | 32.4% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 178,000 people | 176,000 people | 174,000 people | 171,000 people | 171,000 people | 171,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 49.8% | 50.9% | 51.6% | 52.8% | 54.1% | 55.3% |
| Birth rate | 12.49 ‰ | 9.84 ‰ | 7.51 ‰ | 7.59 ‰ | 8.77 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 7.07 ‰ | 5.64 ‰ | 5.48 ‰ | 10.44 ‰ | 9.94 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $1.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.5%
- Primary industry
- $292.2M
- Secondary industry
- $589.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $757.0M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,251
- Rural disposable income
- $3,433
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aoyang (鳌阳镇) | 64,692 | 33,122 | 31,570 |
| Nanyang (南阳镇) | 20,731 | 10,614 | 10,117 |
| Pingxi (平溪镇) | 14,135 | 7,237 | 6,898 |
| Xietan (斜滩镇) | 11,989 | 6,138 | 5,851 |
| Xixi (犀溪镇) | 10,202 | 5,223 | 4,979 |
| Kengdi (坑底乡) | 8,608 | 4,407 | 4,201 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shouning County?
The resident population of Shouning County was 171,000 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 Shouning County?
The population density is 119.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,433 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
- JiaochengCounty-level area
- XiapuCounty-level area
- GutianCounty-level area
- PingnanCounty-level area
- ZhouningCounty-level area
- ZherongCounty-level area
- FuanCounty-level area
- FudingCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年寿宁县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources