Wei County population
Wei County is a county-level area in Hebei Province, China. Resident population was 755,000 people in 2023, with a density of 873.8 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2023.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 769,000 people | 755,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 50.5% | 51.9% |
| Birth rate | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — |
| 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
- $3.3B2024
- GDP growth
- —
- Primary industry
- —
- Secondary industry
- —
- Tertiary industry
- —
- Urban disposable income
- $5,411
- Rural disposable income
- $2,884
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weicheng (魏城镇) | 167,678 | 85,851 | 81,827 |
| Beigao (北皋镇) | 60,958 | 31,210 | 29,748 |
| Zhangerzhuang (张二庄镇) | 53,558 | 27,422 | 26,136 |
| Yali (牙里镇) | 49,764 | 25,479 | 24,285 |
| Shuangjing (双井镇) | 40,101 | 20,532 | 19,569 |
| Shakouji (沙口集乡) | 39,396 | 20,171 | 19,225 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wei County?
The resident population of Wei County was 755,000 people in 2023. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Wei County?
The population density is 873.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 864 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
- HanshanCounty-level area
- CongtaiCounty-level area
- FuxingCounty-level area
- Fengfeng Mining DistrictCounty-level area
- FeixiangCounty-level area
- YongnianCounty-level area
- LinzhangCounty-level area
- ChenganCounty-level area
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Data source: 河北统计年鉴2024+户籍人口来自中国人口与就业统计年鉴2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources