Shigatse City population
Shigatse City is a prefecture-level city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 821,000 people in 2025, with a density of 4.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2000 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 784,300 people | 795,500 people | 798,200 people | 799,500 people | 814,500 people | 821,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | 25.0% | 25.1% |
| Birth rate | 14.68 ‰ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | 5.40 ‰ | — | — | — | — | — |
| GDP | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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
- $7.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 7.6%
- Primary industry
- $1.2B
- Secondary industry
- $2.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $3.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,055
- Rural disposable income
- $2,953
Cities and counties in Shigatse City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangzhuzi | 158,300 people | 3,700 km² | 42.8 | — | — |
| Nanmulin | 83,500 people | 8,300 km² | 10.1 | — | — |
| Jiangzi | 68,700 people | 3,800 km² | 18.1 | — | $517.0M |
| Dingri | 58,200 people | 14,000 km² | 4.2 | — | — |
| Lazi | 56,400 people | 4,400 km² | 12.8 | — | — |
| Angren | 55,100 people | 27,600 km² | 2.0 | — | — |
| Sajia | 50,259 people | 6,400 km² | 7.9 | 14.3% | $333.2M |
| Xietongmen | 45,600 people | 14,000 km² | 3.3 | — | — |
| Bailang | 44,600 people | 2,500 km² | 17.8 | — | — |
| Renbu | 33,500 people | 2,100 km² | 16.0 | — | — |
| Zhongba | 26,900 people | 45,900 km² | 0.6 | — | $276.8M |
| Kangma | 20,900 people | 5,400 km² | 3.9 | — | — |
| Dingjie | 20,400 people | 5,300 km² | 3.8 | — | — |
| Jilong | 17,500 people | 9,300 km² | 1.9 | — | — |
| Nielamu | 17,000 people | 7,700 km² | 2.2 | — | — |
| Saga | 16,200 people | 12,400 km² | 1.3 | — | — |
| Yadong | 15,400 people | 5,100 km² | 3.0 | — | — |
| Gangba | 11,300 people | 4,100 km² | 2.8 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shigatse City?
The resident population of Shigatse City was 821,000 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 Shigatse City?
The population density is 4.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 182,000 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
- QamdoPrefecture-level city
- NyingchiPrefecture-level city
- ShannanPrefecture-level city
- NagquPrefecture-level city
- NgariPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年日喀则市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources