Year | Population | Male % | Female % | Urban Pop. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,820,000 | - | - | Source | |
| 2022 | 41,970,000 | - | - | 30,640,000 | Source |
| 2021 | 42,290,000 | - | - | 30,790,000 | Source |
| 2020 | 42,550,000 | - | - | 30,700,000 | Source |
| 2019 | 42,770,000 | - | - | 30,460,000 | Source |
| 2018 | 42,910,000 | - | - | 30,150,000 | Source |
| 2017 | 43,120,000 | - | - | 29,960,000 | Source |
| 2016 | 43,270,000 | - | - | 29,800,000 | Source |
| 2015 | 43,380,000 | - | - | 29,520,000 | Source |
| 2014 | 43,580,000 | - | - | 29,220,000 | Source |
Like most Chinese provinces, the area is divided into many cities, townships, and districts. The last reported census was conducted in 207 with a total population of 43.69 million people. Although the province is divided and subdivided into different counties and townships, they are extremely well-organized through a rigorous administration system. Because of disputes and differences, it is quite common for new townships and counties to be formed, especially as a result of the expansion. For example, Liaozhong County, Dawa County, and Pulandian CLC were new districts that were not included in certain urban areas.
A coastal province in Northeast China, Liaoning is the smallest and southernmost province in the region. It is also the most populous province in northeast China with a population of 43.69 million. The capital city of Shenyang is located on the northern shore of the Yellow Sea. The capital city is of great significance as it is the northmost coastal province found within the People's Republic of China. Liaoning is a province that was the gateway between China and Manchuria and was officially established in 1907 and it was named Fengtian at the time. It was eventually renamed Liaoning in 1929. At that time, the Manchu name of Shengjing. The former name was Shenyang, under the Manchukuo regime, which was a Japanese puppet state.
Using the ancient Chinese cultures found along the Yellow River as a focal point, Liaoning is also considered the Golden Triangle, which was an adage to both its location and shape. The name means Pacified Liao, which is a reference to the Liao River that runs through the entirety of the province.
Before the 3rd century BC, three tribes inhabited the province. These were the Donghu, Gojoseon, and Yemaek peoples. The state of Yan conquered the area in 300 BC where an administrative line was drawn into two regions. These were the Liaodong and Liaoxi, each denoting the position of the settlements found on opposite sides of the Liao river, west and east respectively. The eventual fall of the dynasty inspired Gongsun Du and his family to maintain and establish a semi-independent state that was based in the eastern part of Liaodong. In 238 AD, it was eventually conquered by Cao Wei.
Liaoning has an incredible amount of tourism due to its many historical sites. The Mukden Palace, which was the palace of the Qing dynasty before their royal home was moved to the capital of Beijing, is found here. Of course, the Forbidden Palace in Beijing is a much more glorious sight to behold, as it was constructed to make a statement, but the Mukden palace is older and has a more significant representation of the architecture of that period. This has made the palace a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an extension of the site in Beijing.
Liaoning holds three imperial tombs that date back to the Qing Dynasty and have been grouped with other dynasties as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.