Pengyang County population
Pengyang County is a county-level area in Ningxia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 156,400 people in 2025, with a density of 48.3 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 0–17 | 50,200 people | 32.1% |
| Age 18–34 | 61,300 people | 39.2% |
| Age 35–59 | 90,700 people | 58.0% |
| Age 60+ | 39,000 people | 24.9% |
Ethnic population：汉族10.63、回族5.00、其他少数民族0.01
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 | 161,600 people | 158,100 people | 156,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.2% |
| Birth rate | 10.54 ‰ | 11.88 ‰ | 13.99 ‰ |
| Death rate | 9.30 ‰ | 10.01 ‰ | 7.63 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 2.0%
- Primary industry
- $257.5M
- Secondary industry
- $558.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $550.4M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,179
- Rural disposable income
- $2,533
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baiyang (白阳镇) | 65,655 | 33,615 | 32,040 |
| Xinji (新集乡) | 18,836 | 9,644 | 9,192 |
| Gucheng (古城镇) | 17,934 | 9,182 | 8,752 |
| Wangwa (王洼镇) | 14,694 | 7,523 | 7,171 |
| Honghe (红河镇) | 10,424 | 5,337 | 5,087 |
| Chengyang (城阳乡) | 9,742 | 4,988 | 4,754 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pengyang County?
The resident population of Pengyang County was 156,400 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 Pengyang County?
The population density is 48.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,238 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: 彭阳县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources