Ankang City population
Ankang City is a prefecture-level city in Shaanxi Province, China. Resident population was 2,426,400 people in 2025, with a density of 103.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 446,700 people | 18.4% |
| Age 16–59 | 1,390,300 people | 57.3% |
| Age 60+ | 589,400 people | 24.3% |
| Age 65+ | 426,100 people | 17.6% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,457,200 people | 2,452,200 people | 2,426,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 53.8% | 55.2% | 56.2% |
| Birth rate | 6.55 ‰ | 6.89 ‰ | 4.92 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.65 ‰ | 8.24 ‰ | 8.64 ‰ |
| GDP | — | — | — |
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
- $16.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $2.6B
- Secondary industry
- $4.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $9.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,170
- Rural disposable income
- $2,281
Cities and counties in Ankang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanbin | 895,800 people | 3,644 km² | 245.8 | 62.3% | $4.4B |
| Xunyang | 341,500 people | 3,541 km² | 96.4 | 54.8% | $2.3B |
| Ziyang | 250,300 people | 2,244 km² | 111.5 | 50.3% | $1.4B |
| Hanyin | 232,800 people | 1,365 km² | 170.5 | 51.4% | $1.5B |
| Pingli | 174,000 people | 2,648 km² | 65.7 | 53.8% | $1.2B |
| Baihe | 157,500 people | 1,454 km² | 108.3 | 50.7% | $1.1B |
| Shiquan | 148,100 people | 1,516 km² | 97.7 | 52.1% | $1.2B |
| Langao | 129,400 people | 1,957 km² | 66.1 | 50.8% | $875.5M |
| Ningshan | 58,638 people | 3,664 km² | 16.0 | 50.8% | $352.7M |
| Zhenping | 45,100 people | 1,502 km² | 30.0 | 49.4% | $371.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ankang City?
The resident population of Ankang City was 2,426,400 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Ankang City?
The population density is 103.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 23,535 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.
Nearby areas
- Xi'anPrefecture-level city
- TongchuanPrefecture-level city
- BaojiPrefecture-level city
- XianyangPrefecture-level city
- WeinanPrefecture-level city
- YananPrefecture-level city
- HanzhongPrefecture-level city
- YulinPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年安康市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources