Changji Autonomous Prefecture population
Changji Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 1,633,100 people in 2024, with a density of 22.2 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 234,400 people | 14.4% |
| Age 16–59 | 1,090,000 people | 66.7% |
| Age 60+ | 308,700 people | 18.9% |
| Age 65+ | 202,600 people | 12.4% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | 1,633,100 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 70.3% |
| Birth rate | — | 7.19 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 7.25 ‰ |
| 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
- $36.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.8%
- Primary industry
- $4.2B
- Secondary industry
- $20.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $12.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,252
- Rural disposable income
- $4,336
Cities and counties in Changji Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changji | 596,700 people | 7,505 km² | 79.5 | 79.0% | $9.8B |
| Qitai | 219,811 people | 16,636 km² | 13.2 | — | $4.3B |
| Hutubi | 192,638 people | 8,535 km² | 22.6 | — | $2.6B |
| Manasi | 192,098 people | 9,597 km² | 20.0 | — | $3.1B |
| Fukang | 181,144 people | 8,535 km² | 21.2 | — | $3.8B |
| Jimusaer | 173,100 people | 8,145 km² | 21.3 | 63.3% | $10.5B |
| Mori Kazakh Autonomous County | 67,256 people | 13,301 km² | 5.1 | — | $1.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Changji Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Changji Autonomous Prefecture was 1,633,100 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Changji Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 22.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 73,659 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: 2024年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources