Gansu Province population
Gansu Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 24,430,000 people in 2025, with a density of 57.4 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 0–14 | 4,230,000 people | 17.3% |
| Age 60+ | 5,150,000 people | 21.1% |
| Age 65+ | 3,370,000 people | 13.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 24,654,800 people | 24,580,000 people | 24,430,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 55.5% | 56.8% | 58.1% |
| Birth rate | 7.71 ‰ | 8.00 ‰ | 6.65 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.04 ‰ | 8.90 ‰ | 8.94 ‰ |
| 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
- $190.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.8%
- Primary industry
- $24.7B
- Secondary industry
- $63.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $102.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,107
- Rural disposable income
- $2,086
Cities and counties in Gansu Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou | 4,451,400 people | 13,083 km² | 340.2 | 86.4% | $54.3B |
| Tianshui | 2,861,200 people | 14,431 km² | 198.3 | 51.5% | $13.6B |
| Dingxi | 2,453,300 people | 19,610 km² | 125.1 | 44.4% | $11.0B |
| Longnan | 2,309,300 people | 27,838 km² | 83.0 | 43.5% | $10.0B |
| Qingyang | 2,102,500 people | 27,119 km² | 77.5 | 48.0% | $17.2B |
| Linxia | 2,071,500 people | 8,169 km² | 253.6 | 43.1% | $7.6B |
| Pingliang | 1,753,200 people | 11,169 km² | 157.0 | 51.0% | $10.5B |
| Baiyin | 1,461,800 people | 21,210 km² | 68.9 | 61.3% | $11.0B |
| Wuwei | 1,404,500 people | 32,352 km² | 43.4 | 54.2% | $11.2B |
| Zhangye | 1,091,100 people | 40,826 km² | 26.7 | 58.0% | $10.2B |
| Jiuquan | 1,048,200 people | 189,997 km² | 5.5 | 69.2% | $15.3B |
| Gannan | 669,100 people | 38,521 km² | 17.4 | 46.6% | $3.8B |
| Jinchang | 436,800 people | 8,927 km² | 48.9 | 80.8% | $9.3B |
| Jiayuguan | 316,000 people | 2,935 km² | 107.7 | 94.8% | $5.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gansu Province?
The resident population of Gansu Province was 24,430,000 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 Gansu Province?
The population density is 57.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 425,800 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年甘肃省国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources