Urumqi City population
Urumqi City is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 4,153,900 people in 2025, with a density of 301.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
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 | 4,054,400 people | 4,070,000 people | 4,082,400 people | 4,084,800 people | 4,128,400 people | 4,153,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 96.1% | 96.5% | 96.6% | 97.0% | 97.4% |
| Birth rate | — | 6.24 ‰ | 5.30 ‰ | 5.22 ‰ | 6.16 ‰ | 6.18 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 5.49 ‰ | 5.03 ‰ | 4.92 ‰ | 3.51 ‰ | 4.18 ‰ |
| 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
- $64.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $502.5M
- Secondary industry
- $18.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $46.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,590
- Rural disposable income
- $4,615
Cities and counties in Urumqi City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xinshi | 1,011,440 people | 57 km² | 17,722.8 | — | $20.0B |
| Shayibake | 824,700 people | 39 km² | 21,365.3 | 100.0% | $9.4B |
| Tianshan | 652,792 people | 47 km² | 13,798.2 | — | $9.5B |
| Shuimogou | 549,576 people | 11 km² | 51,075.8 | — | $8.1B |
| Midong | 512,870 people | 3,407 km² | 150.5 | — | $7.1B |
| Toutunhe | 419,022 people | 276 km² | 1,518.2 | — | $8.9B |
| Urumqi County | 73,590 people | 4,212 km² | 17.5 | — | $444.6M |
| Dabancheng | 35,540 people | 4,759 km² | 7.5 | — | $629.6M |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urumqi City?
The resident population of Urumqi City was 4,153,900 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 Urumqi City?
The population density is 301.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 13,788 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: 乌鲁木齐市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources