Shaoyang's 2025 population is now estimated at 790,986. In 1950, the population of Shaoyang was 24,874. Shaoyang has grown by 14,582 in the last year, which represents a 1.88% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Shaoyang, which typically includes Shaoyang's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.