Yaoan County population
Yaoan County is a county-level area in Yunnan Province, China. Resident population was 156,400 people in 2025, with a density of 86.7 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 | 32,801 people | 21.0% |
| Age 18–34 | 43,615 people | 27.9% |
| Age 35–59 | 82,439 people | 52.7% |
| Age 60+ | 47,882 people | 30.6% |
Ethnic population：6.0991
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 | 159,100 people | 158,100 people | 156,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 37.8% | 39.0% | 39.6% |
| Birth rate | 9.37 ‰ | 9.46 ‰ | 8.27 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.99 ‰ | 9.46 ‰ | 9.54 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.5%
- Primary industry
- $450.5M
- Secondary industry
- $659.4M
- Tertiary industry
- $595.0M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,892
- Rural disposable income
- $2,797
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongchuan (栋川镇) | 78,611 | 40,249 | 38,362 |
| Guanglu (光禄镇) | 22,288 | 11,411 | 10,877 |
| Mixing (弥兴镇) | 14,808 | 7,582 | 7,226 |
| Qianchang (前场镇) | 14,233 | 7,287 | 6,946 |
| Guantun (官屯镇) | 12,407 | 6,352 | 6,055 |
| Taiping (太平镇) | 7,631 | 3,907 | 3,724 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yaoan County?
The resident population of Yaoan County was 156,400 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 Yaoan County?
The population density is 86.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,803 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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- LufengCounty-level area
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- YongrenCounty-level area
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Data source: 姚安县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources