Liaoning Province population
Liaoning Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 41,310,000 people in 2025, with a density of 278.0 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 | 4,230,000 people | 10.2% |
| Age 16–59 | 23,620,000 people | 57.2% |
| Age 60+ | 13,460,000 people | 32.6% |
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 42,550,000 people | 42,294,000 people | 41,970,000 people | 41,820,000 people | 41,550,000 people | 41,310,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 72.1% | 72.8% | 73.0% | 73.5% | 74.2% | 74.6% |
| Birth rate | 5.16 ‰ | 4.71 ‰ | 4.30 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 4.32 ‰ | 3.40 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.65 ‰ | 8.89 ‰ | 7.90 ‰ | 9.69 ‰ | 9.62 ‰ | 10.28 ‰ |
| 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
- $461.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.7%
- Primary industry
- $38.4B
- Secondary industry
- $153.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $269.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,962
- Rural disposable income
- $3,330
Cities and counties in Liaoning Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenyang | 9,276,000 people | 12,980 km² | 714.6 | 85.9% | $126.6B |
| Dalian | 7,544,000 people | 13,238 km² | 569.9 | 83.0% | $139.1B |
| Anshan | 3,192,000 people | 9,252 km² | 345.0 | 54.8% | $30.3B |
| Chaoyang | 2,756,000 people | 19,736 km² | 139.6 | 52.2% | $16.1B |
| Jinzhou | 2,594,000 people | 10,059 km² | 257.9 | 62.3% | $19.0B |
| Huludao | 2,318,000 people | 10,434 km² | 222.2 | 57.3% | $14.1B |
| Yingkou | 2,242,000 people | 5,262 km² | 426.1 | 68.7% | $21.8B |
| Tieling | 2,192,500 people | 13,029 km² | 168.3 | 59.5% | $11.0B |
| Dandong | 2,069,000 people | 15,030 km² | 137.7 | 71.2% | $14.2B |
| Fushun | 1,681,000 people | 11,344 km² | 148.2 | 80.9% | $14.0B |
| Fuxin | 1,541,000 people | 10,445 km² | 147.5 | — | $9.1B |
| Liaoyang | 1,490,000 people | 4,741 km² | 314.3 | 69.3% | $13.9B |
| Panjin | 1,376,000 people | 4,121 km² | 333.9 | — | $19.7B |
| Benxi | 1,229,000 people | 8,413 km² | 146.1 | — | $14.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liaoning Province?
The resident population of Liaoning Province was 41,310,000 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 Liaoning Province?
The population density is 278.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 148,600 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年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources