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Hubei Province Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #6/13National #126/333

Yichang City population

Yichang City is a prefecture-level city in Hubei Province, China. Resident population was 3,900,600 people in 2025, with a density of 185.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 3,900,600 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density185.0people/km²
Area21,081km²
Population change · 4 Years -0.2%
Urbanization rate 67.3% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.04 Male 1,967,300 people · Female 1,898,100 people · 2022
Registered (hukou) population 3,772,300 people Data year 2025
Birth rate 4.40 ‰ Death rate 16.60 ‰ · 2024
GDP $89.9B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $7,076 Rural disposable income $3,828 · 2025

Subregions

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13 County-level area
Yiling County-level area Xiling County-level area Zhijiang County-level area Dangyang County-level area Yidu County-level area Wujiagang County-level area Changyang Tujia Autonomous County County-level area Zigui County-level area Yuanan County-level area Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County County-level area Xingshan County-level area Dianjun County-level area Xiaoting County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 1949 to 2025.

All years
3.93M3.92M3.91M3.91M3.90M2010201320162019202220252021: 3.91M2022: 3.92M2023: 3.92M2024: 3.93M2025: 3.90M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202020212022202320242025
Resident population—3,910,100 people3,920,000 people3,924,000 people3,926,500 people3,900,600 people
Urbanization rate———65.3%66.3%67.3%
Birth rate6.28 ‰4.82 ‰4.33 ‰4.20 ‰4.40 ‰—
Death rate6.81 ‰7.17 ‰6.71 ‰7.00 ‰16.60 ‰—
GDP——————
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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population3,762,407 peopleSeventh census
Households1,432,810
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)103.2
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.31%85+ · Female: 0.30%85+80–84 · Male: 1.68%80–84 · Female: 1.57%80–8475–79 · Male: 2.09%75–79 · Female: 1.96%75–7970–74 · Male: 1.96%70–74 · Female: 1.84%70–7465–69 · Male: 1.77%65–69 · Female: 1.65%65–6960–64 · Male: 1.77%60–64 · Female: 1.63%60–6455–59 · Male: 2.64%55–59 · Female: 2.56%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.15%50–54 · Female: 4.12%50–5445–49 · Male: 3.27%45–49 · Female: 3.19%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.62%40–44 · Female: 3.48%40–4435–39 · Male: 4.53%35–39 · Female: 4.24%35–3930–34 · Male: 5.54%30–34 · Female: 5.17%30–3425–29 · Male: 5.17%25–29 · Female: 4.83%25–2920–24 · Male: 3.60%20–24 · Female: 3.42%20–2415–19 · Male: 3.52%15–19 · Female: 3.56%15–1910–14 · Male: 2.36%10–14 · Female: 2.39%10–145–9 · Male: 1.35%5–9 · Female: 1.49%5–91–4 · Male: 0.83%1–4 · Female: 0.98%1–40 · Male: 0.61%0 · Female: 0.84%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han89.15%
3,473,561 people
Korean10.44%
406,614 people
Manchu0.11%
4,264 people
Hui0.08%
2,985 people
Tujia0.04%
1,561 people
Dong0.03%
1,152 people
Bouyei0.03%
1,015 people
Yi0.02%
929 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$91.1B$88.0B$85.0B$81.9B$78.9B2023202420252023: $80.1B2024: $86.1B2025: $89.9B

Economy and income

GDP
$89.9B2025
GDP growth
6.1%
Primary industry
$9.7B
Secondary industry
$35.5B
Tertiary industry
$44.7B
Urban disposable income
$7,076
Rural disposable income
$3,828

Cities and counties in Yichang City

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13 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Yiling 557,800 people 3,424 km² 162.9 64.7% $12.3B
Xiling 530,900 people 90 km² 5,898.9 100.0% $8.8B
Zhijiang 428,800 people 1,310 km² 327.3 61.6% $11.9B
Dangyang 415,600 people 2,159 km² 192.5 — $9.7B
Yidu 355,800 people 1,357 km² 262.2 63.8% $14.0B
Wujiagang 337,900 people 69 km² 4,897.1 100.0% $6.8B
Changyang Tujia Autonomous County 319,100 people 3,430 km² 93.0 — $3.2B
Zigui 307,800 people 2,427 km² 126.8 45.8% $3.4B
Yuanan 176,100 people 1,752 km² 100.5 — $3.5B
Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County 160,400 people 2,072 km² 77.4 44.4% $1.8B
Xingshan 144,700 people 2,327 km² 62.2 — $2.6B
Dianjun 104,700 people 546 km² 191.8 — $1.6B
Xiaoting 69,200 people 118 km² 586.4 91.8% $3.3B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yichang City?

The resident population of Yichang City was 3,900,600 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 Yichang City?

The population density is 185.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 21,081 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