China Population Atlas Population, census and regional data for China
$ USD
English
English EN 繁體中文 ZH Español ES Français FR Deutsch DE 日本語 JA 한국어 KO Português PT Русский RU العربية AR
Advertisement
Guizhou Province Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #7/9National #173/333

Liupanshui City population

Liupanshui City (六盘水市) is a prefecture-level city in Guizhou Province, China. Resident population was 3,034,700 people in 2025, with a density of 306.1 people per km². Liupanshui City ranks #7 of 9 in Guizhou by population, after Tongren (#6) and before Qianxinan (#8). Explore historical, census and economic data.

Download View on map Compare History Peers Subrankings
Population density306.1people/km²
Area9,914km²
Population change · 5 Years +0.1%
Urbanization rate 53.8% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.06 Male 1,562,200 people · Female 1,472,500 people · 2025
Registered (hukou) population 3,632,900 people Data year 2024 Change · 5 Years +2.9%
Birth rate 9.92 ‰ Death rate 7.29 ‰ · 2025
GDP $24.7B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $6,237 Rural disposable income $2,425 · 2025

Population structure · 2025

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

Births 30,100 people
Deaths 22,100 people
Natural growth rate +2.64 ‰
Age group Resident population Share
Age 60+ 498,700 people 16.4%
Age 65+ 340,300 people 11.2%

Data basis / note：Resident

Subregions

Jump directly to a lower-level area.

4 County-level area
Panzhou County-level area Zhongshan County-level area Shuicheng County-level area Liuzhite County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2006 to 2025.

All years
3.73M3.48M3.24M3.00M2.76M2010201320162019202220252010: 2.85M2011: 2.88M2012: 2.90M2013: 2.92M2014: 2.94M2015: 2.96M2016: 2.98M2017: 3.00M2018: 3.01M2019: 3.03M2020: 3.03M2021: 3.02M2022: 3.02M2023: 3.03M2024: 3.04M2025: 3.03M2010: 3.19M2011: 3.21M2012: 3.23M2013: 3.25M2014: 3.28M2015: 3.29M2016: 3.40M2017: 3.42M2018: 3.49M2019: 3.53M2020: 3.58M2021: 3.60M2022: 3.61M2023: 3.61M2024: 3.63M
Resident populationRegistered (hukou) population

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202020212022202320242025
Resident population3,033,000 people3,017,100 people3,016,700 people3,028,500 people3,037,000 people3,034,700 people
Urbanization rate————40.0%53.8%
Birth rate—————9.92 ‰
Death rate—————7.29 ‰
GDP——————
Years Download
Advertisement

Census data

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

View data
Total population3,031,602 peopleSeventh census
Households994,221
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)105.5
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.28%85+ · Female: 0.38%85+80–84 · Male: 0.57%80–84 · Female: 0.70%80–8475–79 · Male: 0.87%75–79 · Female: 0.97%75–7970–74 · Male: 1.25%70–74 · Female: 1.36%70–7465–69 · Male: 1.69%65–69 · Female: 1.84%65–6960–64 · Male: 1.78%60–64 · Female: 1.84%60–6455–59 · Male: 2.67%55–59 · Female: 2.73%55–5950–54 · Male: 3.65%50–54 · Female: 3.66%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.26%45–49 · Female: 3.93%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.70%40–44 · Female: 3.38%40–4435–39 · Male: 3.29%35–39 · Female: 2.99%35–3930–34 · Male: 3.81%30–34 · Female: 3.66%30–3425–29 · Male: 2.95%25–29 · Female: 2.98%25–2920–24 · Male: 3.21%20–24 · Female: 3.27%20–2415–19 · Male: 3.19%15–19 · Female: 2.86%15–1910–14 · Male: 4.07%10–14 · Female: 3.46%10–145–9 · Male: 4.97%5–9 · Female: 4.17%5–91–4 · Male: 4.21%1–4 · Female: 3.67%1–40 · Male: 0.92%0 · Female: 0.81%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han72.61%
2,201,109 people
Yi9.35%
283,468 people
Miao7.57%
229,343 people
Other groups3.03%
91,928 people
Bouyei3.02%
91,522 people
Bai1.71%
51,723 people
Hui0.67%
20,161 people
Gelao0.46%
13,984 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$25.1B$24.1B$23.2B$22.2B$21.3B2023202420252023: $21.7B2024: $23.8B2025: $24.7B

Economy and income

GDP
$24.7B2025
GDP growth
5.2%
Primary industry
$2.7B
Secondary industry
$10.2B
Tertiary industry
$11.8B
Urban disposable income
$6,237
Rural disposable income
$2,425

Cities and counties in Liupanshui City

Explore the administrative units below :name.

4 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Panzhou 1,070,400 people 4,057 km² 263.8 44.1% $10.6B
Zhongshan 810,000 people 1,035 km² 782.6 — $5.7B
Shuicheng 621,200 people 3,040 km² 204.3 — $5.7B
Liuzhite 533,100 people 1,799 km² 296.3 44.4% $2.7B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Liupanshui City?

The resident population of Liupanshui City was 3,034,700 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 Liupanshui City?

The population density is 306.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 9,914 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

Compare Liupanshui City

Put this region side by side with another area.

Compare regions in China

Data source: Liupanshui Statistical Communiqué on National Economic and Social Development 2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources

Advertisement