Yunnan Province population
Yunnan Province is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 46,440,000 people in 2025, with a density of 117.8 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 60+ | 8,760,000 people | 18.9% |
| Age 65+ | 5,690,000 people | 12.3% |
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 | 47,220,000 people | 46,900,000 people | 46,930,000 people | 46,730,000 people | 46,550,000 people | 46,440,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 51.7% | 52.9% | 54.1% | 55.0% |
| Birth rate | — | 9.35 ‰ | 8.14 ‰ | 8.22 ‰ | 8.62 ‰ | 7.46 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 8.12 ‰ | 8.21 ‰ | 8.61 ‰ | 8.45 ‰ | 8.71 ‰ |
| 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
- $455.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.1%
- Primary industry
- $60.1B
- Secondary industry
- $146.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $249.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,495
- Rural disposable income
- $2,575
Cities and counties in Yunnan Province
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming | 8,744,000 people | 21,766 km² | 401.7 | 84.0% | $120.1B |
| Qujing | 5,583,000 people | 29,855 km² | 187.0 | 53.8% | $52.5B |
| Zhaotong | 4,792,000 people | 23,021 km² | 208.2 | 43.6% | $29.3B |
| Honghe | 4,329,000 people | 32,930 km² | 131.5 | 52.0% | $43.9B |
| Wenshan | 3,354,000 people | 32,239 km² | 104.0 | 41.2% | $22.7B |
| Dali | 3,321,000 people | 29,459 km² | 112.7 | 46.9% | $29.0B |
| Baoshan | 2,374,000 people | 19,062 km² | 124.5 | 40.5% | $18.7B |
| Chuxiong | 2,324,000 people | 29,258 km² | 79.4 | 50.6% | $28.4B |
| Puer | 2,307,000 people | 45,385 km² | 50.8 | 45.1% | $17.4B |
| Yuxi | 2,255,000 people | 15,285 km² | 147.5 | 58.9% | $37.4B |
| Lincang | 2,171,000 people | 24,469 km² | 88.7 | 40.4% | $15.7B |
| Xishuangbanna | 1,359,000 people | 19,096 km² | 71.2 | 53.9% | $13.1B |
| Dehong | 1,354,000 people | 11,526 km² | 117.5 | 52.8% | $9.0B |
| Lijiang | 1,250,000 people | 21,219 km² | 58.9 | 51.4% | $10.4B |
| Nujiang | 529,000 people | 14,703 km² | 36.0 | 56.0% | $4.0B |
| Diqing | 395,000 people | 23,186 km² | 17.0 | 37.5% | $4.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yunnan Province?
The resident population of Yunnan Province was 46,440,000 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 Yunnan Province?
The population density is 117.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 394,100 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
- BeijingProvince-level region
- TianjinProvince-level region
- ChongqingProvince-level region
- ShanghaiProvince-level region
- HebeiProvince-level region
- ShanxiProvince-level region
- Inner MongoliaProvince-level region
- LiaoningProvince-level region
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Data source: 云南省2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources