Aketao County population
Aketao County is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 235,700 people in 2025, with a density of 9.6 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
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 229,400 people | 232,000 people | 235,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 29.0% | 35.2% | 36.4% |
| Birth rate | 9.64 ‰ | 17.03 ‰ | 15.79 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.26 ‰ | 4.81 ‰ | 5.97 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.2%
- Primary industry
- $166.3M
- Secondary industry
- $299.9M
- Tertiary industry
- $604.9M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,415
- Rural disposable income
- $1,779
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aketao (阿克陶镇) | 74,013 | 37,895 | 36,118 |
| Pilalei (皮拉勒乡) | 43,748 | 22,399 | 21,349 |
| Baren (巴仁乡) | 36,032 | 18,448 | 17,584 |
| Yumai (玉麦乡) | 31,862 | 16,313 | 15,549 |
| Jiamatiereke (加马铁热克乡) | 11,984 | 6,136 | 5,848 |
| Aoyitake (奥依塔克镇) | 5,275 | 2,701 | 2,574 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aketao County?
The resident population of Aketao County was 235,700 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 Aketao County?
The population density is 9.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 24,540 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: 阿克陶县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources