Ngari Prefecture population
Ngari Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 123,300 people in 2020, with a density of 0.4 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 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 111,900 people | 115,700 people | 118,200 people | 121,300 people | 123,300 people | — |
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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.
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Ethnic compositionEconomy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $1.3B2023
- GDP growth
- 10.0%
- Primary industry
- —
- Secondary industry
- —
- Tertiary industry
- —
- Urban disposable income
- $7,695
- Rural disposable income
- $2,609
Cities and counties in Ngari Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaer | 31,100 people | 18,087 km² | 1.7 | — | — |
| Gaize | 25,300 people | 99,324 km² | 0.3 | — | $197.5M |
| Geji | 18,000 people | 55,287 km² | 0.3 | — | — |
| Cuoqin | 17,000 people | 22,903 km² | 0.7 | — | — |
| Pulan | 12,200 people | 12,539 km² | 1.0 | — | — |
| Ritu | 11,200 people | 71,963 km² | 0.2 | — | — |
| Zhada | 8,500 people | 24,580 km² | 0.3 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ngari Prefecture?
The resident population of Ngari Prefecture was 123,300 people in 2020. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Ngari Prefecture?
The population density is 0.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 304,683 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.
Nearby areas
- LhasaPrefecture-level city
- ShigatsePrefecture-level city
- QamdoPrefecture-level city
- NyingchiPrefecture-level city
- ShannanPrefecture-level city
- NagquPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 西藏统计年鉴2021 · Methodology and sources: Data sources