Aksu Prefecture population
Aksu Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 2,725,700 people in 2023, with a density of 21.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.
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Historical indicators
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Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $28.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $6.4B
- Secondary industry
- $9.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $12.8B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,946
- Rural disposable income
- $3,111
Cities and counties in Aksu Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksu | 715,319 people | 13,988 km² | 51.1 | — | $3.8B |
| Kuche | 530,328 people | 14,603 km² | 36.3 | — | $6.1B |
| Shaya | 278,516 people | 31,955 km² | 8.7 | — | $2.0B |
| Wensu | 266,002 people | 14,202 km² | 18.7 | — | $1.8B |
| Awati | 242,481 people | 13,234 km² | 18.3 | — | $1.5B |
| Baicheng | 231,113 people | 15,554 km² | 14.9 | — | $2.5B |
| Wushi | 205,571 people | 9,082 km² | 22.6 | — | $1.1B |
| Xinhe | 194,473 people | 5,818 km² | 33.4 | — | $1.3B |
| Keping | 50,619 people | 8,710 km² | 5.8 | — | $531.4M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aksu Prefecture?
The resident population of Aksu Prefecture was 2,725,700 people in 2023. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Aksu Prefecture?
The population density is 21.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 126,760 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
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