Xianning City population
Xianning City is a prefecture-level city in Hubei Province, China. Resident population was 2,589,300 people in 2025, with a density of 258.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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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 | 2,608,400 people | 2,600,400 people | 2,589,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 58.9% | 59.8% | 61.0% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — |
| 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
- $28.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.2%
- Primary industry
- $4.0B
- Secondary industry
- $9.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $15.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,161
- Rural disposable income
- $3,373
Cities and counties in Xianning City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xianan | 609,100 people | 1,502 km² | 405.5 | — | $7.1B |
| Chibi | 470,200 people | 1,723 km² | 272.9 | 66.2% | $8.1B |
| Tongcheng | 427,800 people | 1,129 km² | 378.9 | — | $3.5B |
| Chongyang | 418,000 people | 1,968 km² | 212.4 | 54.6% | $3.1B |
| Tongshan | 385,400 people | 2,680 km² | 143.8 | 48.0% | $2.2B |
| Jiayu | 283,900 people | 1,017 km² | 279.2 | 58.0% | $4.1B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xianning City?
The resident population of Xianning City was 2,589,300 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 Xianning City?
The population density is 258.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 10,019 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
- WuhanPrefecture-level city
- HuangshiPrefecture-level city
- ShiyanPrefecture-level city
- YichangPrefecture-level city
- XiangyangPrefecture-level city
- EzhouPrefecture-level city
- JingmenPrefecture-level city
- XiaoganPrefecture-level city
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Data source: 咸宁市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources