Babu District population
Babu District is a county-level area in Guangxi Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 656,300 people in 2025, with a density of 179.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 663,200 people | 661,000 people | 654,200 people | 656,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 52.4% | 53.4% | 54.1% | 55.0% |
| 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
- $5.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.4%
- Primary industry
- $688.7M
- Secondary industry
- $1.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,477
- Rural disposable income
- $2,985
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdong (城东街道) | 85,462 | 43,757 | 41,705 |
| Liantang (莲塘镇) | 77,619 | 39,741 | 37,878 |
| Babu (八步街道) | 73,230 | 37,494 | 35,736 |
| Guiling (桂岭镇) | 69,837 | 35,757 | 34,080 |
| Hejie (贺街镇) | 63,545 | 32,535 | 31,010 |
| Xindou (信都镇) | 52,905 | 27,087 | 25,818 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Babu District?
The resident population of Babu District was 656,300 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 Babu District?
The population density is 179.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,667 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
- PingguiCounty-level area
- ZhaopingCounty-level area
- ZhongshanCounty-level area
- Fuchuan Yao Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年八步区经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources