Bayannur City population
Bayannur City is a prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 1,470,000 people in 2025, with a density of 22.2 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
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 | 1,503,000 people | 1,489,400 people | 1,470,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 61.7% | 62.7% | 63.6% |
| Birth rate | 4.70 ‰ | 5.10 ‰ | 3.90 ‰ |
| Death rate | 10.30 ‰ | 10.40 ‰ | 11.00 ‰ |
| 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
- $17.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $4.8B
- Secondary industry
- $4.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $8.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,239
- Rural disposable income
- $4,099
Cities and counties in Bayannur City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linhe | 579,600 people | 2,354 km² | 246.2 | 72.7% | $6.1B |
| Wulateqian Banner | 240,500 people | 7,482 km² | 32.1 | 57.6% | $2.5B |
| Wuyuan | 209,500 people | 2,503 km² | 83.7 | 55.2% | $2.1B |
| Hangjinhou Banner | 201,600 people | 1,752 km² | 115.1 | 55.9% | $2.2B |
| Wulatezhong Banner | 105,800 people | 22,868 km² | 4.6 | 57.8% | $2.2B |
| Dengkou | 84,100 people | 4,167 km² | 20.2 | 59.6% | $1.2B |
| Wulatehou Banner | 50,400 people | 24,925 km² | 2.0 | 69.8% | $1.6B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bayannur City?
The resident population of Bayannur City was 1,470,000 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 Bayannur City?
The population density is 22.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 66,263 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: 巴彦淖尔市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources