Sunan Yugur Autonomous County population
Sunan Yugur Autonomous County is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 26,300 people in 2025, with a density of 1.3 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 | 6,110 people | 23.2% |
| Age 18–34 | 7,514 people | 28.6% |
| Age 35–59 | 17,452 people | 66.4% |
| Age 60+ | 8,344 people | 31.7% |
Ethnic population：2.2746
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 27,000 people | 26,900 people | 26,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 42.1% | 43.1% | 44.5% |
| Birth rate | 8.38 ‰ | 8.90 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 12.60 ‰ | 13.46 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $655.2M2025
- GDP growth
- 7.8%
- Primary industry
- $128.5M
- Secondary industry
- $293.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $233.4M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,660
- Rural disposable income
- $4,066
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hongwansi (红湾寺镇) | 6,530 | 3,343 | 3,187 |
| Huangcheng (皇城镇) | 5,585 | 2,860 | 2,725 |
| Dahe (大河乡) | 4,149 | 2,124 | 2,025 |
| Minghua (明花乡) | 3,412 | 1,747 | 1,665 |
| Qifengzang (祁丰蔵族乡) | 2,634 | 1,349 | 1,285 |
| Matizang (马蹄藏族乡) | 2,467 | 1,263 | 1,204 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sunan Yugur Autonomous County?
The resident population of Sunan Yugur Autonomous County was 26,300 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 Sunan Yugur Autonomous County?
The population density is 1.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 20,456 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: 2025年肃南县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources