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Ningxia Autonomous Region Prefecture-level city Reference year 2025 Province #4/5National #293/333

Zhongwei City population

Zhongwei City is a prefecture-level city in Ningxia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 1,089,300 people in 2025, with a density of 62.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 1,089,300 people 2025 · Reference year
Population density62.4people/km²
Area17,448km²
Population change · 2 Years +0.8%
Urbanization rate 53.8% Data year 2025
Male/female ratio 1.10 Male 564,700 people · Female 515,100 people · 2024
Registered (hukou) population 1,217,400 people Data year 2025
Birth rate 13.05 ‰ Death rate 7.31 ‰ · 2024
GDP $8.8B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $5,532 Rural disposable income $2,460 · 2025

Subregions

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3 County-level area
Shapotou County-level area Zhongning County-level area Haiyuan County-level area

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.

All years
1.09M1.09M1.08M1.08M1.08M2023202420252023: 1.08M2024: 1.08M2025: 1.09M

Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

Value202320242025
Resident population1,080,600 people1,079,800 people1,089,300 people
Urbanization rate51.6%52.8%53.8%
Birth rate11.85 ‰13.05 ‰—
Death rate6.76 ‰7.31 ‰—
GDP———
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Census data

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

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Total population1,067,336 peopleSeventh census
Households363,746
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)105.2
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.67%85+ · Female: 0.63%85+80–84 · Male: 3.21%80–84 · Female: 2.98%80–8475–79 · Male: 3.94%75–79 · Female: 3.62%75–7970–74 · Male: 3.97%70–74 · Female: 3.69%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.12%65–69 · Female: 2.95%65–6960–64 · Male: 2.85%60–64 · Female: 2.61%60–6455–59 · Male: 3.73%55–59 · Female: 3.47%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.15%50–54 · Female: 3.87%50–5445–49 · Male: 3.74%45–49 · Female: 3.40%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.79%40–44 · Female: 3.58%40–4435–39 · Male: 4.24%35–39 · Female: 4.03%35–3930–34 · Male: 4.05%30–34 · Female: 4.02%30–3425–29 · Male: 3.05%25–29 · Female: 2.96%25–2920–24 · Male: 1.96%20–24 · Female: 1.91%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.95%15–19 · Female: 1.97%15–1910–14 · Male: 1.28%10–14 · Female: 1.39%10–145–9 · Male: 0.87%5–9 · Female: 0.92%5–91–4 · Male: 0.46%1–4 · Female: 0.50%1–40 · Male: 0.22%0 · Female: 0.22%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

No data available

Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$8.9B$8.7B$8.5B$8.3B$8.1B2023202420252023: $8.2B2024: $8.3B2025: $8.8B

Economy and income

GDP
$8.8B2025
GDP growth
6.0%
Primary industry
$1.3B
Secondary industry
$2.7B
Tertiary industry
$4.8B
Urban disposable income
$5,532
Rural disposable income
$2,460

Cities and counties in Zhongwei City

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3 County-level area
RegionPopulationAreaPopulation densityUrbanization rateGDP
Shapotou 410,300 people 6,877 km² 59.7 66.2% $4.3B
Zhongning 342,300 people 4,193 km² 81.6 52.8% $2.5B
Haiyuan 336,700 people 6,378 km² 52.8 39.6% $2.0B

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Zhongwei City?

The resident population of Zhongwei City was 1,089,300 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 Zhongwei City?

The population density is 62.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 17,448 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: 中卫市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources