Yongcheng City population
Yongcheng City is a county-level area in Henan Province, China. Resident population was 1,256,300 people in 2025, with a density of 607.5 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 0–15 | 282,700 people | 22.5% |
| Age 16–59 | 716,300 people | 57.0% |
| Age 60+ | 257,300 people | 20.5% |
| Age 65+ | 180,600 people | 14.4% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2021 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 1,258,800 people | 1,259,500 people | 1,259,600 people | 1,259,500 people | 1,256,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 52.5% | 53.2% | 54.2% | 55.3% | 56.1% |
| Birth rate | 8.61 ‰ | 8.37 ‰ | 8.07 ‰ | 8.89 ‰ | 7.31 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.87 ‰ | 8.14 ‰ | 8.65 ‰ | 8.65 ‰ | 9.22 ‰ |
| 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
- $11.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $1.5B
- Secondary industry
- $4.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $5.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,442
- Rural disposable income
- $3,390
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanji (演集镇) | 361,654 | 185,167 | 176,487 |
| Chengguan (城关镇) | 81,759 | 41,861 | 39,898 |
| Xuehu (薛湖镇) | 60,258 | 30,852 | 29,406 |
| Houling (候岭乡) | 47,414 | 24,276 | 23,138 |
| Chenji (陈集镇) | 44,027 | 22,542 | 21,485 |
| Peiqiao (裴桥镇) | 43,803 | 22,427 | 21,376 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yongcheng City?
The resident population of Yongcheng City was 1,256,300 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 Yongcheng City?
The population density is 607.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,068 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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- LiangyuanCounty-level area
- SuiyangCounty-level area
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- NinglingCounty-level area
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- XiayiCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年永城市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources