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Hotan Prefecture County-level area Reference year 2021 City #5/8Province #33/108National #1808/2901

Pishan County population

Pishan County is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 281,573 people in 2021, with a density of 7.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 281,573 people 2021 · Reference year
Population density7.1people/km²
Area39,820km²
Urbanization rate — Data year —
Male/female ratio 0.99 Male 140,215 people · Female 141,358 people · 2020
Registered (hukou) population 295,016 people Data year 2023
Birth rate — Death rate —
GDP $938.2M Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $5,146 Rural disposable income $1,946 · 2025

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.

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Historical indicators

Selected years from our annual dataset.

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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population281,573 peopleSeventh census
Households81,803
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)99.2
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.34%85+ · Female: 0.33%85+80–84 · Male: 2.87%80–84 · Female: 2.79%80–8475–79 · Male: 8.63%75–79 · Female: 8.29%75–7970–74 · Male: 5.16%70–74 · Female: 5.03%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.33%65–69 · Female: 3.13%65–6960–64 · Male: 2.89%60–64 · Female: 2.76%60–6455–59 · Male: 3.80%55–59 · Female: 3.92%55–5950–54 · Male: 5.00%50–54 · Female: 5.24%50–5445–49 · Male: 3.79%45–49 · Female: 3.83%45–4940–44 · Male: 2.78%40–44 · Female: 3.07%40–4435–39 · Male: 2.88%35–39 · Female: 3.04%35–3930–34 · Male: 2.57%30–34 · Female: 2.92%30–3425–29 · Male: 1.73%25–29 · Female: 1.83%25–2920–24 · Male: 1.20%20–24 · Female: 1.32%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.00%15–19 · Female: 1.02%15–1910–14 · Male: 0.93%10–14 · Female: 0.94%10–145–9 · Male: 0.54%5–9 · Female: 0.47%5–91–4 · Male: 0.25%1–4 · Female: 0.18%1–40 · Male: 0.12%0 · Female: 0.10%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Uyghur98.18%
253,516 people
Han1.08%
2,797 people
Nu0.37%
954 people
Tu0.33%
850 people
Jino0.02%
38 people
Miao0.01%
22 people
Hui0.01%
21 people
Li0.00%
6 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$968.2M$890.8M$813.5M$736.2M$658.8M20222023202420252022: $688.8M2023: $741.4M2024: $845.8M2025: $938.2M

Economy and income

GDP
$938.2M2025
GDP growth
7.7%
Primary industry
$241.9M
Secondary industry
$138.4M
Tertiary industry
$558.0M
Urban disposable income
$5,146
Rural disposable income
$1,946

Townships and subdistricts

Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.

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Township / subdistrictPopulationMaleFemale
Keketiereke (科克铁热克乡)39,76520,36019,405
街道39,55220,25119,301
Guma (固玛镇)34,05817,43816,620
Sangzhu (桑株镇)31,16815,95815,210
Muji (木吉镇)25,69013,15312,537
Mukuila (木奎拉乡)23,67112,12011,551

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Pishan County?

The resident population of Pishan County was 281,573 people in 2021. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.

How densely populated is Pishan County?

The population density is 7.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 39,820 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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