Youyu County population
Youyu County is a county-level area in Shanxi Province, China. Resident population was 82,911 people in 2025, with a density of 41.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 87,268 people | 85,797 people | 83,077 people | 82,911 people |
| Urbanization rate | 59.6% | 61.0% | — | 65.0% |
| 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
- $1.4B2024
- GDP growth
- 5.9%
- Primary industry
- $137.7M
- Secondary industry
- $610.6M
- Tertiary industry
- $664.8M
- Urban disposable income
- $4,624
- Rural disposable income
- $2,076
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xincheng (新城镇) | 62,895 | 32,202 | 30,693 |
| Yuanbuzi (元堡子镇) | 7,113 | 3,642 | 3,471 |
| Youwei (右卫镇) | 4,398 | 2,252 | 2,146 |
| Weiyuan (威远镇) | 3,439 | 1,761 | 1,678 |
| Gaojiabao (高家堡乡) | 2,399 | 1,228 | 1,171 |
| Lidayao (李达窑乡) | 2,261 | 1,158 | 1,103 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Youyu County?
The resident population of Youyu County was 82,911 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 Youyu County?
The population density is 41.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,979 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
- ShuochengCounty-level area
- PingluCounty-level area
- ShanyinCounty-level area
- YingCounty-level area
- HuairenCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年朔州市1%人口抽样调查主要数据公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources