Hunan Province population
Hunan Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 64,920,000 people in 2025, with a density of 306.5 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 0–14 | 10,200,000 people | 15.7% |
| Age 60+ | 16,060,000 people | 24.7% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 66,453,000 people | 66,220,000 people | 66,040,000 people | 65,680,000 people | 65,390,000 people | 64,920,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 58.8% | 59.7% | 60.3% | 61.2% | 62.1% | 63.0% |
| Birth rate | 8.53 ‰ | 7.13 ‰ | 6.23 ‰ | 6.00 ‰ | 5.89 ‰ | 4.83 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.92 ‰ | 8.28 ‰ | 8.54 ‰ | 9.08 ‰ | 8.93 ‰ | 9.24 ‰ |
| 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
- $769.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.8%
- Primary industry
- $68.9B
- Secondary industry
- $277.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $423.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,423
- Rural disposable income
- $3,269
Cities and counties in Hunan Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | 10,721,400 people | 11,816 km² | 907.4 | 84.5% | $218.9B |
| Hengyang | 6,363,600 people | 15,300 km² | 415.9 | 58.5% | $65.2B |
| Shaoyang | 6,217,000 people | 20,822 km² | 298.6 | 56.1% | $40.1B |
| Changde | 5,107,000 people | 18,176 km² | 281.0 | 60.0% | $66.4B |
| Yongzhou | 4,948,600 people | 22,259 km² | 222.3 | 51.7% | $39.4B |
| Yueyang | 4,932,700 people | 14,858 km² | 332.0 | 64.3% | $74.9B |
| Chenzhou | 4,557,400 people | 19,387 km² | 235.1 | 62.3% | $48.7B |
| Huaihua | 4,383,900 people | 27,573 km² | 159.0 | 52.0% | $30.5B |
| Zhuzhou | 3,820,400 people | 11,248 km² | 339.7 | 74.5% | $56.5B |
| Yiyang | 3,691,900 people | 12,320 km² | 299.7 | 54.8% | $33.1B |
| Loudi | 3,682,800 people | 8,110 km² | 454.1 | 51.9% | $31.1B |
| Xiangtan | 2,670,200 people | 5,005 km² | 533.5 | 67.9% | $42.8B |
| Xiangxi | 2,360,600 people | 15,470 km² | 152.6 | 55.2% | $12.4B |
| Zhangjiajie | 1,463,300 people | 9,534 km² | 153.5 | 56.0% | $9.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hunan Province?
The resident population of Hunan Province was 64,920,000 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 Hunan Province?
The population density is 306.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 211,800 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: 湖南省2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources