Baotou City population
Baotou City is a prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 2,774,000 people in 2025, with a density of 100.3 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 0–14 | 319,000 people | 11.5% |
| Age 15–64 | 1,972,300 people | 71.1% |
| Age 65+ | 482,700 people | 17.4% |
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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 | 2,761,700 people | 2,772,100 people | 2,774,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 87.6% | 88.5% | 88.8% |
| Birth rate | 5.03 ‰ | 5.52 ‰ | 4.29 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.90 ‰ | 7.77 ‰ | 8.29 ‰ |
| 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
- $65.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $2.1B
- Secondary industry
- $30.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $33.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,774
- Rural disposable income
- $3,979
Cities and counties in Baotou City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kundulun | 787,700 people | 301 km² | 2,616.9 | — | $20.9B |
| Qingshan | 535,100 people | 280 km² | 1,911.1 | — | $12.0B |
| Donghe | 484,200 people | 470 km² | 1,030.2 | — | $5.9B |
| Jiuyuan | 245,200 people | 734 km² | 334.1 | — | $4.5B |
| Tumd Right Banner | 234,800 people | 2,368 km² | 99.2 | 49.7% | $3.7B |
| Guyang | 118,600 people | 5,025 km² | 23.6 | — | $1.7B |
| Daerhanmaominganlianhe Banner | 69,600 people | 17,410 km² | 4.0 | — | $2.0B |
| Shiguai | 24,700 people | 761 km² | 32.5 | — | $1.3B |
| Baiyunebo Mining District | 6,540 people | 303 km² | 21.6 | 1.4% | $1.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baotou City?
The resident population of Baotou City was 2,774,000 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 Baotou City?
The population density is 100.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 27,652 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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Data source: 呼和浩特市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources