Karamay City population
Karamay City is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 495,900 people in 2025, with a density of 64.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
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 | 489,000 people | 492,900 people | 495,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 99.0% | 99.0% | 99.1% |
| Birth rate | 5.33 ‰ | 6.31 ‰ | 5.26 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.17 ‰ | 5.70 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ |
| 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
- $18.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.6%
- Primary industry
- $296.7M
- Secondary industry
- $12.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $5.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,959
- Rural disposable income
- $6,054
Cities and counties in Karamay City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelamayi | 337,188 people | 4,232 km² | 79.7 | — | $12.0B |
| Dushanzi | 84,395 people | 379 km² | 222.6 | — | $3.9B |
| Baijiantan | 50,800 people | 2,619 km² | 19.4 | 100.0% | $3.2B |
| Wuerhe | 18,200 people | 1,425 km² | 12.8 | — | $373.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karamay City?
The resident population of Karamay City was 495,900 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 Karamay City?
The population density is 64.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 7,733 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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- TurpanPrefecture-level city
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- AksuPrefecture-level city
- KizilsuPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 统计公报2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources