Ningxiang City population
Ningxiang City is a county-level area in Hunan Province, China. Resident population was 1,290,900 people in 2025, with a density of 443.3 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：户籍
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2021 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 1,269,300 people | — | 1,282,400 people | 1,287,800 people | 1,290,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 61.1% | — | 61.9% | 62.8% | 63.9% |
| Birth rate | 6.98 ‰ | 6.22 ‰ | 5.81 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 5.17 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.38 ‰ | 8.72 ‰ | 9.31 ‰ | 7.82 ‰ | 7.79 ‰ |
| 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
- $20.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.8%
- Primary industry
- $2.1B
- Secondary industry
- $8.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $9.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $8,498
- Rural disposable income
- $6,097
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yutan (玉潭街道) | 136,849 | 70,067 | 66,782 |
| Chengjiao (城郊街道) | 96,422 | 49,368 | 47,054 |
| Baimaqiao (白马桥街道) | 77,459 | 39,659 | 37,800 |
| Huitang (灰汤镇) | 69,635 | 35,653 | 33,982 |
| Shuangjiangkou (双江口镇) | 62,681 | 32,093 | 30,588 |
| Batang (坝塘镇) | 54,320 | 27,812 | 26,508 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ningxiang City?
The resident population of Ningxiang City was 1,290,900 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 Ningxiang City?
The population density is 443.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,912 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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- TianxinCounty-level area
- YueluCounty-level area
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- YuhuaCounty-level area
- WangchengCounty-level area
- ChangshaCounty-level area
- LiuyangCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年宁乡市国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources