Ili Autonomous Prefecture population
Ili Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 2,848,400 people in 2021, with a density of 10.6 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.
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Historical indicators
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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
- $48.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $11.2B
- Secondary industry
- $13.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $23.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,887
- Rural disposable income
- $3,279
Cities and counties in Ili Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yining | 778,047 people | 525 km² | 1,482.2 | — | $6.1B |
| Yining County | 365,307 people | 4,682 km² | 78.0 | — | $2.3B |
| Xinyuan | 306,525 people | 6,914 km² | 44.3 | — | $2.2B |
| Huocheng | 243,303 people | 5,430 km² | 44.8 | — | $2.5B |
| Kuytun | 229,122 people | 1,110 km² | 206.4 | — | $4.6B |
| Gongliu | 175,766 people | 4,327 km² | 40.6 | — | $1.2B |
| Nileke | 155,737 people | 10,130 km² | 15.4 | — | $1.2B |
| Tekesi | 148,945 people | 7,764 km² | 19.2 | — | $883.4M |
| Zhaosu | 146,887 people | 11,128 km² | 13.2 | — | $1.0B |
| Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County | 144,000 people | 4,472 km² | 32.2 | — | $1.8B |
| Horgos | 71,466 people | 1,909 km² | 37.4 | — | $3.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ili Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Ili Autonomous Prefecture was 2,848,400 people in 2021. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Ili Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 10.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 268,593 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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