Guangxi - Demographics

Demographics

The Han Chinese are the largest ethnic group. Of these, the main subgroups are those that speak the Southwestern Mandarin and Cantonese varieties of Chinese.

The region has over 14 million Zhuang, the largest minority ethnicity of China. Over 90% of Zhuang in China live in Guangxi, especially in the central and western regions. There is also a significant number of both Dong and Miao minority peoples. Other ethnic groups include: Yao, Hui, Yi (Lolo), Shui, and Gin (Vietnamese). There is a minor Christian population, which is subject to rigorous official regulations.