Bayingolin Autonomous Prefecture population
Bayingolin Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 1,466,800 people in 2025, with a density of 3.1 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，不含铁门关市
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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 | 1,499,800 people | 1,513,700 people | 1,466,800 people |
| Urbanization rate | 60.2% | 61.4% | 62.9% |
| Birth rate | 6.34 ‰ | 7.55 ‰ | 7.38 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.47 ‰ | 5.04 ‰ | 5.97 ‰ |
| 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
- $24.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.5%
- Primary industry
- $3.2B
- Secondary industry
- $12.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $8.8B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,913
- Rural disposable income
- $3,925
Cities and counties in Bayingolin Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korla | 481,808 people | 7,216 km² | 66.8 | 82.0% | $15.1B |
| Hejing | 147,859 people | 34,887 km² | 4.2 | — | $1.6B |
| Luntai | 137,327 people | 14,157 km² | 9.7 | — | $1.4B |
| Yanqi Hui Autonomous County | 122,961 people | 2,441 km² | 50.4 | — | $963.8M |
| Qiemo | 70,300 people | 137,831 km² | 0.5 | 49.4% | $651.2M |
| Yuli | 66,400 people | 59,234 km² | 1.1 | 58.6% | $1.2B |
| Heshuo | 59,299 people | 12,816 km² | 4.6 | — | $763.1M |
| Bohu | 48,288 people | 3,579 km² | 13.5 | — | $424.2M |
| Ruoqiang | 43,045 people | 198,794 km² | 0.2 | — | $1.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bayingolin Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Bayingolin Autonomous Prefecture was 1,466,800 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 Bayingolin Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 3.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 471,140 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: 2025年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources