Ulanqab City population
Ulanqab City is a prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 1,557,000 people in 2025, with a density of 28.4 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 | 135,400 people | 8.7% |
| Age 15–64 | 1,004,200 people | 64.5% |
| Age 60+ | 579,400 people | 37.2% |
| Age 65+ | 417,400 people | 26.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | — | 1,631,100 people | 1,604,800 people | 1,581,000 people | 1,557,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 61.0% | 61.9% | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 3.63 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 2.74 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 11.39 ‰ | 11.40 ‰ | 12.11 ‰ |
| 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
- $17.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.8%
- Primary industry
- $2.8B
- Secondary industry
- $5.7B
- Tertiary industry
- $9.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,140
- Rural disposable income
- $2,699
Cities and counties in Ulanqab City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jining | 425,100 people | 542 km² | 784.3 | — | $3.4B |
| Shangdu | 173,900 people | 4,284 km² | 40.6 | — | $1.4B |
| Xinghe | 167,900 people | 3,518 km² | 47.7 | — | $1.3B |
| Fengzhen | 143,694 people | 2,722 km² | 52.8 | 29.6% | $2.0B |
| Siziwang Banner | 129,400 people | 24,036 km² | 5.4 | — | $998.9M |
| Chahaeryouyiqian Banner | 125,200 people | 2,440 km² | 51.3 | — | $1.8B |
| Liangcheng | 119,100 people | 3,451 km² | 34.5 | — | $977.7M |
| Chahaeryouyihou Banner | 103,600 people | 3,910 km² | 26.5 | — | $1.3B |
| Huade | 95,300 people | 2,534 km² | 37.6 | — | $952.7M |
| Chahaeryouyizhong Banner | 86,100 people | 4,186 km² | 20.6 | — | $862.1M |
| Zhuozi | 85,600 people | 3,119 km² | 27.4 | — | $1.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulanqab City?
The resident population of Ulanqab City was 1,557,000 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 Ulanqab City?
The population density is 28.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 54,795 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