Baiyin City population
Baiyin City is a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 1,461,800 people in 2025, with a density of 68.9 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 | 269,400 people | 18.4% |
| Age 16–59 | 857,600 people | 58.7% |
| Age 60+ | 334,700 people | 22.9% |
| Age 65+ | 226,200 people | 15.5% |
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 | 1,488,100 people | 1,480,100 people | 1,461,800 people |
| Urbanization rate | 59.5% | 60.8% | 61.3% |
| Birth rate | 7.61 ‰ | 7.78 ‰ | 6.45 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.40 ‰ | 9.22 ‰ | 9.56 ‰ |
| 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
- $11.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.4%
- Primary industry
- $1.9B
- Secondary industry
- $4.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $4.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,125
- Rural disposable income
- $2,184
Cities and counties in Baiyin City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huining | 391,400 people | 6,439 km² | 60.8 | 40.9% | $1.4B |
| Jingyuan | 352,800 people | 5,790 km² | 60.9 | 46.1% | $1.9B |
| Baiyin | 330,300 people | 1,372 km² | 240.7 | 92.1% | $4.8B |
| Jingtai | 194,300 people | 5,483 km² | 35.4 | 60.1% | $1.3B |
| Pingchuan | 193,600 people | 2,126 km² | 91.1 | 78.8% | $1.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baiyin City?
The resident population of Baiyin City was 1,461,800 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 Baiyin City?
The population density is 68.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 21,210 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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- LanzhouPrefecture-level city
- JiayuguanPrefecture-level city
- JinchangPrefecture-level city
- TianshuiPrefecture-level city
- WuweiPrefecture-level city
- ZhangyePrefecture-level city
- PingliangPrefecture-level city
- JiuquanPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年白银市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources