According to U Aung Roe (1993:21ss) Kayan number about 40,000 in Shan State (around the Pekon Township area) and 20,000 in Kayah State (around Demawso and Loikaw).
Menurut U Aung Roe (1993:21 ss), terdapat sekitar 40.000 Kayan di Negeri Shan (sekitar wilayah Pekon) dan 20.000 di Negeri Kayah (sekitar Demawso dan Loikow).