Wushan County population
Wushan County is a county-level area in Chongqing Municipality, China. Resident population was 449,700 people in 2025, with a density of 152.2 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 | 98,861 people | 22.0% |
| Age 18–34 | 139,678 people | 31.1% |
| Age 35–59 | 241,964 people | 53.8% |
| Age 60+ | 128,873 people | 28.7% |
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 | 459,400 people | 454,500 people | 449,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 46.7% | 47.3% | 48.9% |
| Birth rate | 5.77 ‰ | 5.78 ‰ | 5.25 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.63 ‰ | 7.59 ‰ | 7.71 ‰ |
| 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
- $3.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $567.0M
- Secondary industry
- $956.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $2.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,176
- Rural disposable income
- $2,447
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaotang (高唐街道) | 135,588 | 69,421 | 66,167 |
| Guandu (官渡镇) | 35,525 | 18,189 | 17,336 |
| Dachang (大昌镇) | 31,633 | 16,196 | 15,437 |
| Miaoyu (庙宇镇) | 31,472 | 16,114 | 15,358 |
| Wuxia (巫峡镇) | 27,298 | 13,977 | 13,321 |
| Futian (福田镇) | 25,536 | 13,074 | 12,462 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wushan County?
The resident population of Wushan County was 449,700 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 Wushan County?
The population density is 152.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,955 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年巫山县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources