Xing County population
Xing County is a county-level area in Shanxi Province, China. Resident population was 167,855 people in 2024, with a density of 53.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 175,626 people | 171,787 people | 167,855 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 48.3% | — |
| Birth rate | 7.79 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | 8.39 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $3.1B2022
- GDP growth
- -3.3%
- Primary industry
- $97.5M
- Secondary industry
- $2.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $441.8M
- Urban disposable income
- $3,959
- Rural disposable income
- $1,087
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weifen (蔚汾镇) | 98,047 | 50,200 | 47,847 |
| Caijiaya (蔡家崖乡) | 17,366 | 8,891 | 8,475 |
| Weijiatan (魏家滩镇) | 10,492 | 5,372 | 5,120 |
| Aojiawan (奥家湾乡) | 7,600 | 3,891 | 3,709 |
| Kangning (康宁镇) | 7,031 | 3,600 | 3,431 |
| Watang (瓦塘镇) | 6,451 | 3,303 | 3,148 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xing County?
The resident population of Xing County was 167,855 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 Xing County?
The population density is 53.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,169 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
- LishiCounty-level area
- WenshuiCounty-level area
- JiaochengCounty-level area
- LinCounty-level area
- LiulinCounty-level area
- ShilouCounty-level area
- LanCounty-level area
- FangshanCounty-level area
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Data source: 山西统计年鉴2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources