Qiqihar City population
Qiqihar City is a prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang Province, China. Resident population was 3,733,000 people in 2024, with a density of 84.3 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 0–17 | 487,000 people | — |
| Age 60+ | 1,483,000 people | — |
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 4,037,000 people | — | 3,939,000 people | 3,862,000 people | 3,733,000 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 54.1% | — | 37.5% | — |
| Birth rate | 3.86 ‰ | 2.96 ‰ | 2.85 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 3.10 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 6.61 ‰ | 6.14 ‰ | 5.74 ‰ | 6.90 ‰ | 5.80 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $19.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.5%
- Primary industry
- $5.7B
- Secondary industry
- $3.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $10.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,840
- Rural disposable income
- $2,838
Cities and counties in Qiqihar City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehe | 399,000 people | 6,664 km² | 59.9 | — | $1.7B |
| Longjiang | 383,000 people | 6,197 km² | 61.8 | — | $1.7B |
| Longsha | 355,800 people | 188 km² | 1,892.6 | — | $2.2B |
| Jianhua | 321,002 people | 853 km² | 376.3 | — | $1.6B |
| Yian | 318,000 people | 3,780 km² | 84.1 | — | $1.1B |
| Tiefeng | 271,400 people | 695 km² | 390.5 | — | $1.4B |
| Gannan | 260,000 people | 4,384 km² | 59.3 | — | $1.5B |
| Baiquan | 251,000 people | 3,569 km² | 70.3 | — | $1.0B |
| Keshan | 229,000 people | 3,632 km² | 63.1 | — | $1.1B |
| Tailai | 222,000 people | 4,061 km² | 54.7 | — | $1.1B |
| Fuyu | 202,000 people | 4,335 km² | 46.6 | — | $1.3B |
| Fulaerji | 197,400 people | 375 km² | 526.4 | — | $1.2B |
| Kedong | 142,000 people | 2,083 km² | 68.2 | — | $1.1B |
| Meilisi | 125,400 people | 1,948 km² | 64.4 | — | — |
| Angangxi | 67,800 people | 1,166 km² | 58.1 | — | $494.3M |
| Nianzishan | 56,600 people | 357 km² | 158.5 | — | $148.8M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Qiqihar City?
The resident population of Qiqihar City was 3,733,000 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Qiqihar City?
The population density is 84.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 44,287 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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- JixiPrefecture-level city
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- ShuangyashanPrefecture-level city
- DaqingPrefecture-level city
- YichunPrefecture-level city
- JiamusiPrefecture-level city
- QitaihePrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2024年统计公报+黑龙江统计年鉴2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources