Dunhuang City population
Dunhuang City is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 182,000 people in 2024, with a density of 5.8 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 26,200 people | 14.4% |
| Age 16–59 | 114,300 people | 62.8% |
| Age 60+ | 41,400 people | 22.7% |
| Age 65+ | 26,400 people | 14.5% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 185,000 people | 182,400 people | 182,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 71.8% | 72.9% | 73.9% |
| Birth rate | 6.00 ‰ | 5.83 ‰ | 6.40 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.18 ‰ | 8.00 ‰ | 7.54 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.4B2024
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $182.2M
- Secondary industry
- $325.5M
- Tertiary industry
- $895.7M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,520
- Rural disposable income
- $3,820
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazhou (沙州镇) | 55,071 | 28,196 | 26,875 |
| Qinghaishiyouguanlijushenghuojidi (青海石油管理局生活基地) | 33,446 | 17,124 | 16,322 |
| Suzhou (肃州镇) | 22,946 | 11,748 | 11,198 |
| Yueyaquan (月牙泉镇) | 20,025 | 10,253 | 9,772 |
| Zhuanqukou (转渠口镇) | 18,531 | 9,488 | 9,043 |
| Qili (七里镇) | 13,181 | 6,749 | 6,432 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dunhuang City?
The resident population of Dunhuang City was 182,000 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Dunhuang City?
The population density is 5.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 31,200 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: 2024年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources