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Aksu Prefecture County-level area Reference year 2021 City #7/9Province #54/108National #2143/2901

Wushi County population

Wushi County is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 205,571 people in 2021, with a density of 22.6 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 205,571 people 2021 · Reference year
Population density22.6people/km²
Area9,082km²
Urbanization rate — Data year —
Male/female ratio 1.05 Male 105,383 people · Female 100,188 people · 2020
Registered (hukou) population 219,720 people Data year 2023
Birth rate — Death rate —
GDP $1.1B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $5,491 Rural disposable income $2,287 · 2025

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.

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Historical indicators

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Census data

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

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Total population205,571 peopleSeventh census
Households57,140
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)105.2
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.41%85+ · Female: 0.37%85+80–84 · Male: 2.27%80–84 · Female: 2.22%80–8475–79 · Male: 7.11%75–79 · Female: 6.91%75–7970–74 · Male: 5.33%70–74 · Female: 5.00%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.62%65–69 · Female: 3.26%65–6960–64 · Male: 3.82%60–64 · Female: 3.42%60–6455–59 · Male: 3.96%55–59 · Female: 3.74%55–5950–54 · Male: 4.88%50–54 · Female: 4.60%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.02%45–49 · Female: 3.93%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.27%40–44 · Female: 3.05%40–4435–39 · Male: 3.12%35–39 · Female: 3.13%35–3930–34 · Male: 3.05%30–34 · Female: 3.02%30–3425–29 · Male: 2.29%25–29 · Female: 2.15%25–2920–24 · Male: 1.42%20–24 · Female: 1.40%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.00%15–19 · Female: 0.96%15–1910–14 · Male: 0.90%10–14 · Female: 0.89%10–145–9 · Male: 0.53%5–9 · Female: 0.47%5–91–4 · Male: 0.17%1–4 · Female: 0.14%1–40 · Male: 0.08%0 · Female: 0.09%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Uyghur91.64%
181,445 people
Han5.33%
10,549 people
Tu2.39%
4,739 people
Hui0.50%
995 people
Sui0.04%
69 people
Jino0.02%
34 people
Li0.02%
29 people
Korean0.01%
20 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$1.1B$1.1B$1.0B$956.6M$897.4M20222023202420252022: $920.3M2023: $1.1B2024: $1.1B2025: $1.1B

Economy and income

GDP
$1.1B2025
GDP growth
4.8%
Primary industry
$223.6M
Secondary industry
$236.9M
Tertiary industry
$650.6M
Urban disposable income
$5,491
Rural disposable income
$2,287

Townships and subdistricts

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

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Township / subdistrictPopulationMaleFemale
Wushi (乌什镇)50,64925,93224,717
Aheya (阿合雅镇)35,54818,20117,347
Yimamu (依麻木镇)23,14511,85011,295
Aketuohai (阿克托海乡)21,73611,12910,607
Aotebeixi (奥特贝希乡)20,01610,2489,768
Aqiatage (阿恰塔格乡)16,1268,2577,869

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wushi County?

The resident population of Wushi County was 205,571 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 Wushi County?

The population density is 22.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 9,082 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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