Tianshui City population
Tianshui City is a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 2,861,200 people in 2025, with a density of 198.3 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 0–14 | 519,200 people | 18.1% |
| Age 60+ | 574,600 people | 20.1% |
| Age 65+ | 361,000 people | 12.6% |
Data basis / note：常住
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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 | 2,907,200 people | 2,891,800 people | 2,861,200 people |
| Urbanization rate | 49.0% | 50.5% | 51.5% |
| Birth rate | 7.83 ‰ | 8.41 ‰ | 6.48 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.70 ‰ | 9.57 ‰ | 9.18 ‰ |
| 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
- $13.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.1%
- Primary industry
- $2.5B
- Secondary industry
- $2.8B
- Tertiary industry
- $8.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,483
- Rural disposable income
- $1,832
Cities and counties in Tianshui City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qinzhou | 638,900 people | 2,442 km² | 261.6 | 71.6% | $3.6B |
| Maiji | 541,000 people | 3,480 km² | 155.5 | 63.6% | $3.4B |
| Gangu | 490,300 people | 1,573 km² | 311.7 | 40.2% | $1.5B |
| Qinan | 392,000 people | 1,602 km² | 244.7 | 39.9% | $1.7B |
| Wushan | 351,500 people | 2,011 km² | 174.8 | 40.0% | $1.2B |
| Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County | 233,900 people | 1,311 km² | 178.4 | 34.1% | $742.7M |
| Qingshui | 233,100 people | 2,012 km² | 115.9 | 37.2% | $640.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tianshui City?
The resident population of Tianshui City was 2,861,200 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 Tianshui City?
The population density is 198.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 14,431 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
- LanzhouPrefecture-level city
- JiayuguanPrefecture-level city
- JinchangPrefecture-level city
- BaiyinPrefecture-level city
- WuweiPrefecture-level city
- ZhangyePrefecture-level city
- PingliangPrefecture-level city
- JiuquanPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 2025年天水市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources