Xiji County population
Xiji County is a county-level area in Ningxia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 310,900 people in 2025, with a density of 77.7 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 | 122,783 people | 39.5% |
| Age 18–34 | 132,236 people | 42.5% |
| Age 35–59 | 152,729 people | 49.1% |
| Age 60+ | 62,995 people | 20.3% |
Ethnic population：汉族18.07，回族28.97
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 319,900 people | 316,800 people | 315,100 people | 310,900 people |
| Urbanization rate | 31.4% | 32.5% | 34.2% | 34.7% |
| Birth rate | 14.73 ‰ | 13.19 ‰ | 15.51 ‰ | 11.18 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.52 ‰ | 8.79 ‰ | 7.91 ‰ | 6.39 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.5%
- Primary industry
- $393.6M
- Secondary industry
- $216.0M
- Tertiary industry
- $950.2M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,281
- Rural disposable income
- $2,407
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiqiang (吉强镇) | 110,177 | 56,411 | 53,766 |
| Xinglong (兴隆镇) | 37,072 | 18,981 | 18,091 |
| Jiangtaipu (将台堡镇) | 18,151 | 9,293 | 8,858 |
| Shenzi (什字乡) | 15,212 | 7,789 | 7,423 |
| Xinying (新营乡) | 13,914 | 7,124 | 6,790 |
| Piancheng (偏城乡) | 13,655 | 6,991 | 6,664 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xiji County?
The resident population of Xiji County was 310,900 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 Xiji County?
The population density is 77.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,000 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
- YuanzhouCounty-level area
- LongdeCounty-level area
- JingyuanCounty-level area
- PengyangCounty-level area
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Data source: 西吉县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources