Kashgar Prefecture population
Kashgar Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 4,506,900 people in 2022, with a density of 40.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2000 to 2023.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | — | — | — | 4,506,900 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | — | 7.64 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — | 5.66 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $24.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.4%
- Primary industry
- $7.3B
- Secondary industry
- $3.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $13.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,910
- Rural disposable income
- $2,155
Cities and counties in Kashgar Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shache | 860,800 people | 9,067 km² | 94.9 | — | $2.8B |
| Kashgar | 782,662 people | 199 km² | 3,925.5 | — | $5.4B |
| Yecheng | 525,436 people | 29,359 km² | 17.9 | — | $2.1B |
| Jiashi | 424,821 people | 6,669 km² | 63.7 | — | $1.8B |
| Bachu | 366,141 people | 18,904 km² | 19.4 | — | $1.7B |
| Shule | 355,544 people | 2,485 km² | 143.1 | — | $1.4B |
| Yingjisha | 276,641 people | 3,224 km² | 85.8 | — | $978.3M |
| Shufu | 263,014 people | 3,323 km² | 79.1 | — | $1.1B |
| Maigaiti | 224,154 people | 10,277 km² | 21.8 | — | $1.4B |
| Zepu | 214,543 people | 827 km² | 259.5 | — | $991.9M |
| Yuepuhu | 162,675 people | 2,700 km² | 60.2 | — | $588.5M |
| Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County | 39,946 people | 50,544 km² | 0.8 | — | — |
| Cenling | 5,000 people | 13,900 km² | 0.4 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kashgar Prefecture?
The resident population of Kashgar Prefecture was 4,506,900 people in 2022. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Kashgar Prefecture?
The population density is 40.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 111,741 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: 中国人口和就业统计年鉴+统计公报2022 · Methodology and sources: Data sources