Xiangxiang City population
Xiangxiang City is a county-level area in Hunan Province, China. Resident population was 705,700 people in 2025, with a density of 359.0 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 | 159,200 people | 22.6% |
| Age 18–34 | 147,400 people | 20.9% |
| Age 35–59 | 355,700 people | 50.4% |
| Age 60+ | 224,300 people | 31.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2012 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 728,500 people | 720,200 people | 716,300 people | 713,300 people | 711,300 people | 705,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 49.6% | 50.7% | 51.4% | 52.2% | 53.2% | 54.0% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 5.55 ‰ | — | 5.10 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 7.05 ‰ | — | 8.50 ‰ |
| 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
- $9.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.4%
- Primary industry
- $1.1B
- Secondary industry
- $4.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $3.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,053
- Rural disposable income
- $4,172
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongshan (东山街道) | 63,000 | 32,256 | 30,744 |
| Xinxianglu (新湘路街道) | 59,868 | 30,652 | 29,216 |
| Wangchunmen (望春门街道) | 55,326 | 28,327 | 26,999 |
| Kunlunqiao (昆仑桥街道) | 46,139 | 23,623 | 22,516 |
| Qizi (棋梓镇) | 39,630 | 20,291 | 19,339 |
| Yueshan (月山镇) | 39,374 | 20,159 | 19,215 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xiangxiang City?
The resident population of Xiangxiang City was 705,700 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 Xiangxiang City?
The population density is 359.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,966 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: 湘乡市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources