Shanshan County population
Shanshan County is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 242,200 people in 2024, with a density of 6.3 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 | 50,500 people | 20.9% |
| Age 16–59 | 161,000 people | 66.5% |
| Age 60+ | 30,700 people | 12.7% |
| Age 65+ | 19,300 people | 8.0% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | 240,500 people | 242,200 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 43.8% | 44.9% |
| Birth rate | — | 6.64 ‰ | 7.87 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 5.39 ‰ | 6.22 ‰ |
| 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
- $3.7B2024
- GDP growth
- 7.4%
- Primary industry
- $383.3M
- Secondary industry
- $2.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $1.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,276
- Rural disposable income
- $3,053
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanshan (鄯善镇) | 68,436 | 35,039 | 33,397 |
| Lukeqin (鲁克沁镇) | 35,016 | 17,928 | 17,088 |
| Lianmuqin (连木沁镇) | 31,993 | 16,380 | 15,613 |
| Pizhan (辟展镇) | 25,898 | 13,260 | 12,638 |
| Tuyugou (吐峪沟乡) | 24,249 | 12,415 | 11,834 |
| Dalangkan (达朗坎乡) | 14,456 | 7,401 | 7,055 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shanshan County?
The resident population of Shanshan County was 242,200 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 Shanshan County?
The population density is 6.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 38,281 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: 统计公报2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources