Ordos City population
Ordos City is a prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 2,245,000 people in 2025, with a density of 25.8 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 0–14 | 389,600 people | 17.4% |
| Age 15–64 | 1,582,100 people | 70.5% |
| Age 65+ | 273,300 people | 12.2% |
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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 | 2,220,300 people | 2,240,500 people | 2,245,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 79.2% | 80.4% | 81.1% |
| Birth rate | 6.34 ‰ | 6.87 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.62 ‰ | 6.50 ‰ | 6.82 ‰ |
| 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
- $85.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.1%
- Primary industry
- $3.2B
- Secondary industry
- $58.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $24.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,894
- Rural disposable income
- $4,239
Cities and counties in Ordos City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dongsheng | 585,200 people | 2,146 km² | 272.7 | 97.4% | $15.1B |
| Zhungeer Banner | 368,400 people | 7,551 km² | 48.8 | 73.9% | $21.3B |
| Dalate Banner | 335,600 people | 8,241 km² | 40.7 | 66.1% | $7.0B |
| Yijinhuoluo Banner | 256,100 people | 5,487 km² | 46.7 | 78.1% | $17.2B |
| Etuoke Banner | 168,700 people | 20,367 km² | 8.3 | 81.7% | $6.6B |
| Wushen Banner | 167,000 people | 11,674 km² | 14.3 | 68.5% | $9.2B |
| Kangbashi | 131,300 people | 373 km² | 352.4 | 98.4% | $2.7B |
| Hangjin Banner | 116,600 people | 18,814 km² | 6.2 | 67.9% | $2.4B |
| Etuokeqian Banner | 102,500 people | 12,221 km² | 8.4 | 61.1% | $3.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ordos City?
The resident population of Ordos City was 2,245,000 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 Ordos City?
The population density is 25.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 86,874 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年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources