Altay Prefecture population
Altay Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 668,600 people in 2021, with a density of 5.7 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
- $6.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.8%
- Primary industry
- $1.1B
- Secondary industry
- $2.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $3.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,754
- Rural disposable income
- $2,976
Cities and counties in Altay Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibashishihezi | 761,100 people | 460 km² | 1,654.6 | — | $11.7B |
| Diliushiwujiaqu | 365,500 people | 711 km² | 514.1 | — | $5.9B |
| Diyishialaer | 328,241 people | 6,923 km² | 47.4 | — | — |
| Disanshitumushuke | 326,600 people | 3,664 km² | 89.1 | — | — |
| Diershitiemenguan | 261,000 people | 590 km² | 442.4 | — | $2.4B |
| Diqishihuyanghe | 261,000 people | 678 km² | 385.0 | — | $3.6B |
| Disishikekedala | 257,400 people | 980 km² | 262.7 | — | — |
| Altay | 221,454 people | 10,829 km² | 20.4 | — | $1.7B |
| Dishisanshixinxing | 151,100 people | 539 km² | 280.3 | — | $2.4B |
| Diwushishuanghe | 148,233 people | 742 km² | 199.7 | — | — |
| Fuyun | 99,748 people | 32,186 km² | 3.1 | — | $1.1B |
| Habahe | 86,700 people | 8,167 km² | 10.6 | — | $955.5M |
| Dishishibeitun | 78,998 people | 911 km² | 86.7 | 3.4% | $1.2B |
| Buerjin | 75,649 people | 10,357 km² | 7.3 | — | $598.6M |
| Fuhai | 75,537 people | 33,251 km² | 2.3 | — | $807.3M |
| Dishisishikunyu | 70,600 people | 1,781 km² | 39.6 | — | $533.7M |
| Qinghe | 61,680 people | 15,757 km² | 3.9 | — | $555.9M |
| Jimunai | 34,336 people | 7,152 km² | 4.8 | — | $367.7M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altay Prefecture?
The resident population of Altay Prefecture was 668,600 people in 2021. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Altay Prefecture?
The population density is 5.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 117,078 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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