Minqin County population
Minqin County is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 163,300 people in 2025, with a density of 10.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–14 | 14,500 people | 8.9% |
| Age 60+ | 47,200 people | 28.9% |
| Age 65+ | 31,800 people | 19.5% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2000 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 177,400 people | 173,900 people | 173,300 people | 171,100 people | 169,500 people | 163,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 40.1% | 41.5% | 42.6% | 44.1% | 45.6% | 46.6% |
| Birth rate | — | 7.40 ‰ | 5.76 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 4.70 ‰ | 7.42 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 14.23 ‰ | 14.40 ‰ | 14.51 ‰ | 12.33 ‰ | 10.73 ‰ |
| 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
- $2.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.5%
- Primary industry
- $891.2M
- Secondary industry
- $504.0M
- Tertiary industry
- $637.7M
- Urban disposable income
- $4,996
- Rural disposable income
- $3,136
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanlei (三雷镇) | 71,047 | 36,376 | 34,671 |
| Suwu (苏武镇) | 16,512 | 8,454 | 8,058 |
| Xiqu (西渠镇) | 11,399 | 5,836 | 5,563 |
| Xuebai (薛百镇) | 7,912 | 4,051 | 3,861 |
| Daba (大坝镇) | 7,832 | 4,010 | 3,822 |
| Shoucheng (收成镇) | 6,893 | 3,529 | 3,364 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Minqin County?
The resident population of Minqin County was 163,300 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 Minqin County?
The population density is 10.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 15,838 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
- LiangzhouCounty-level area
- GulangCounty-level area
- Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年民勤县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources