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China Province-level region Reference year 2025 National #29/34

Hainan Province population

Hainan Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 10,550,000 people in 2025, with a density of 298.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 10,550,000 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density298.0people/km²
Area35,400km²
Population change · 5 Years +4.2%
Urbanization rate 64.1% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.13 Male 5,590,000 people · Female 4,960,000 people · 2025
Registered (hukou) population 9,942,000 people Data year 2023
Birth rate 7.70 ‰ Death rate 6.85 ‰ · 2025
GDP $112.8B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $6,374 Rural disposable income $3,242 · 2025

Population structure · 2025

Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.

Age group Resident population Share
Age 0–15 1,940,000 people 18.4%
Age 16–59 6,680,000 people 63.3%
Age 60+ 1,930,000 people 18.3%

Subregions

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4 Prefecture-level city
Haikou Prefecture-level city Sanya Prefecture-level city Danzhou Prefecture-level city Sansha Prefecture-level city

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 1952 to 2025.

All years
10.77M10.20M9.62M9.04M8.46M2010201320162019202220252010: 8.69M2011: 8.90M2012: 9.10M2013: 9.20M2014: 9.36M2015: 9.45M2016: 9.57M2017: 9.72M2018: 9.82M2019: 9.95M2020: 10.12M2021: 10.20M2022: 10.27M2023: 10.43M2024: 10.48M2025: 10.55M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202020212022202320242025
Resident population10,123,400 people10,204,600 people10,270,200 people10,430,000 people10,480,000 people10,550,000 people
Urbanization rate60.3%61.0%61.5%62.5%63.1%64.1%
Birth rate10.36 ‰9.74 ‰8.60 ‰13.72 ‰9.37 ‰7.70 ‰
Death rate5.85 ‰6.01 ‰6.16 ‰5.76 ‰6.31 ‰6.85 ‰
GDP——————
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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population10,081,232 peopleSeventh census
Households2,961,646
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)112.9
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.57%85+ · Female: 0.46%85+80–84 · Male: 2.83%80–84 · Female: 2.38%80–8475–79 · Male: 3.89%75–79 · Female: 3.23%75–7970–74 · Male: 3.63%70–74 · Female: 2.98%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.04%65–69 · Female: 2.43%65–6960–64 · Male: 3.29%60–64 · Female: 2.62%60–6455–59 · Male: 4.43%55–59 · Female: 3.75%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.90%50–54 · Female: 4.24%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.51%45–49 · Female: 3.93%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.72%40–44 · Female: 3.26%40–4435–39 · Male: 3.89%35–39 · Female: 3.44%35–3930–34 · Male: 3.90%30–34 · Female: 3.50%30–3425–29 · Male: 3.40%25–29 · Female: 3.14%25–2920–24 · Male: 2.15%20–24 · Female: 2.06%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.85%15–19 · Female: 1.88%15–1910–14 · Male: 1.24%10–14 · Female: 1.24%10–145–9 · Male: 0.72%5–9 · Female: 0.85%5–91–4 · Male: 0.59%1–4 · Female: 0.78%1–40 · Male: 0.48%0 · Female: 0.80%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han84.30%
8,498,241 people
Dai13.44%
1,355,074 people
Manchu0.87%
87,733 people
Tujia0.61%
61,000 people
Hui0.17%
17,089 people
Yao0.10%
10,000 people
Dong0.10%
9,825 people
Korean0.08%
8,273 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$113.7B$111.3B$108.9B$106.5B$104.1B2023202420252023: $105.0B2024: $110.4B2025: $112.8B

Economy and income

GDP
$112.8B2025
GDP growth
4.0%
Primary industry
$22.8B
Secondary industry
$20.4B
Tertiary industry
$69.6B
Urban disposable income
$6,374
Rural disposable income
$3,242

Cities and counties in Hainan Province

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4 Prefecture-level city
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Haikou 3,056,300 people 2,297 km² 1,330.7 83.6% $35.6B
Sanya 1,136,000 people 1,921 km² 591.2 73.4% $14.4B
Danzhou 1,028,700 people 3,400 km² 302.6 58.8% $14.3B
Sansha 2,700 people — — 100.0% —

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hainan Province?

The resident population of Hainan Province was 10,550,000 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 Hainan Province?

The population density is 298.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 35,400 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年海南省国民经济和社会发展统计公报+2025年全省常住人口主要数据 · Methodology and sources: Data sources