Yanyuan County population
Yanyuan County is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 345,000 people in 2025, with a density of 41.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 344,000 people | 344,000 people | 345,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 34.8% | 36.3% | 37.7% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — |
| 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
- $2.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.2%
- Primary industry
- $997.6M
- Secondary industry
- $917.1M
- Tertiary industry
- $883.6M
- Urban disposable income
- —
- Rural disposable income
- —
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanjing (盐井街道) | 71,810 | 36,767 | 35,043 |
| Runyan (润盐镇) | 36,095 | 18,481 | 17,614 |
| Meiyu (梅雨镇) | 27,805 | 14,236 | 13,569 |
| Weicheng (卫城镇) | 21,503 | 11,010 | 10,493 |
| Longtang (龙塘镇) | 20,833 | 10,666 | 10,167 |
| Luguhu (泸沽湖镇) | 19,299 | 9,881 | 9,418 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yanyuan County?
The resident population of Yanyuan County was 345,000 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 Yanyuan County?
The population density is 41.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 8,388 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
- XichangCounty-level area
- HuiliCounty-level area
- Muli Tibetan Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- DechangCounty-level area
- HuidongCounty-level area
- NingnanCounty-level area
- PugeCounty-level area
- ButuoCounty-level area
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Data source: 盐源县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources