Chifeng City population
Chifeng City is a prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 3,887,000 people in 2025, with a density of 43.2 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 | 536,500 people | 13.8% |
| Age 16–59 | 2,324,700 people | 59.8% |
| Age 60+ | 1,025,800 people | 26.4% |
| Age 65+ | 680,200 people | 17.5% |
Subregions
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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 | 3,967,000 people | 3,930,700 people | 3,887,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 55.6% | 56.7% | 57.5% |
| Birth rate | 5.00 ‰ | 5.70 ‰ | 4.32 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.30 ‰ | 8.30 ‰ | 8.93 ‰ |
| 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
- $33.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.9%
- Primary industry
- $7.1B
- Secondary industry
- $8.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $17.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,304
- Rural disposable income
- $2,814
Cities and counties in Chifeng City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songshan | 718,400 people | 5,618 km² | 127.9 | 63.3% | $4.8B |
| Ningcheng | 484,400 people | 4,305 km² | 112.5 | — | $3.2B |
| Hongshan | 471,700 people | 506 km² | 932.2 | 98.5% | $5.3B |
| Aohan Banner | 448,700 people | 8,294 km² | 54.1 | — | $2.8B |
| Wengniute Banner | 320,500 people | 11,882 km² | 27.0 | 40.6% | $2.8B |
| Yuanbaoshan | 280,000 people | 952 km² | 294.1 | — | $2.9B |
| Balinzuo Banner | 279,600 people | 6,459 km² | 43.3 | — | $2.6B |
| Kalaqin Banner | 257,000 people | 3,050 km² | 84.3 | 44.0% | $1.9B |
| Alukeerqin Banner | 232,400 people | 14,555 km² | 16.0 | 46.5% | $1.7B |
| Keshiketeng Banner | 172,200 people | 20,673 km² | 8.3 | 56.6% | $2.4B |
| Linxi | 166,500 people | 3,933 km² | 42.3 | 66.1% | $1.7B |
| Balinyou Banner | 155,000 people | 9,837 km² | 15.8 | — | $1.1B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chifeng City?
The resident population of Chifeng City was 3,887,000 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 Chifeng City?
The population density is 43.2 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 90,064 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年内蒙古自治区常住人口主要数据公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources