There are 46 ethnic groups, the main ethnic groups are Han, Yi, Bai, Hani, Dai, Zhuang, Miao, Lisu, Hui, Lahu, Wa, Naxi, Yao, Tibetan, Jingpo, Bulang, Pumi, Ang, Achang and De 'ang. In the total population of the province, the Han nationality accounts for about 67%. There are five major religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Christianity. There are more than 2,900 temples and churches, with more than 2 million religious believers, including about 1 10,000 formal believers. Han, Dai, Tibetan, Bulang, De 'ang, Achang and Hui people mainly believe in Buddhism and Islam.
Yunnan is the province with the largest number of ethnic minorities in China. 1990 According to the data of the fourth national census, there are 52 ethnic groups in Yunnan, including 26 ethnic groups with a population of more than 5,000 and 25 ethnic groups except the Han nationality. The total population of the province is about 4 1.92 million (1.999), of which the minority population is more than 1.3 million, accounting for 1/3 of the total population of the province. Among the 25 ethnic minorities, the Yi people have the largest population, with more than 4 million. Dulong has the smallest population, only 5,500. There are many ethnic groups in Yunnan, which are formed for many reasons. The main reasons are as follows: Yunnan is located in the plateau, with steep mountains and traffic barriers, and residents around the country are in a relatively "closed" state, which gradually develops into different nationalities over time; The central plains and the northern ruling nationalities entered Yunnan, which also brought a part of the minority population; During the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, some ethnic minorities moved to Yunnan from the mainland for refuge, escape or other reasons. Due to the above reasons, Yunnan has become a province with many ethnic minorities. The distribution of 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan is complex, but there are two outstanding characteristics: First, staggered distribution, large mixed residence and individual residence. There is no single ethnic county (city) in the province, and no ethnic group lives in only one county (city). Generally speaking, they are mostly distributed in border areas. Second, the three-dimensional distribution is related to the three-dimensional topography and climate of Yunnan. Generally speaking, Dai and Zhuang people mainly live in the valley area, while Hui, Manchu, Bai, Naxi, Buyi and Shui people mainly live in the dam area, while Hani, Lahu, Wa, Jingpo and Jinuo people mainly live in the semi-mountainous areas. Miao, Yi, Nu and Yunnan minority houses have their own characteristics and various types. The costumes of ethnic minorities in Yunnan are colorful and have their own characteristics. In terms of language and culture, it also has its own language and writing. Ethnic programs are also colorful. Some ethnic groups have many festivals, while others have many festivals. It can be roughly divided into religious festivals, productive festivals, commemorative festivals and social entertainment festivals. The famous festivals are: Yi Torch Festival, Bai March Street, Dai Water-splashing Festival, Naxi Three Flowers Festival, Jingpo Longitudinal Song, Lisu Knife and Handle Festival, etc. Yunnan is the province with the largest number of religions in China. Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Islam and primitive religions all exist in Yunnan, which is called the "religious kingdom" of China.