Xishui County population
Xishui County is a county-level area in Guizhou Province, China. Resident population was 559,800 people in 2025, with a density of 179.0 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 0–14 | 128,000 people | 22.9% |
| Age 60+ | 121,100 people | 21.6% |
| Age 65+ | 82,000 people | 14.6% |
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 | 584,100 people | 580,700 people | 566,400 people | 559,800 people |
| Urbanization rate | 43.9% | 45.3% | 46.0% | 46.9% |
| Birth rate | 7.34 ‰ | 8.33 ‰ | — | 9.60 ‰ |
| Death rate | 5.06 ‰ | 6.28 ‰ | 8.12 ‰ | 9.10 ‰ |
| 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
- $4.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $641.4M
- Secondary industry
- $1.8B
- Tertiary industry
- $1.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,339
- Rural disposable income
- $2,611
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donghuang (东皇街道) | 87,621 | 44,862 | 42,759 |
| Shanwang (杉王街道) | 82,413 | 42,195 | 40,218 |
| Wenshui (温水镇) | 39,989 | 20,474 | 19,515 |
| Jiulong (九龙街道) | 38,076 | 19,495 | 18,581 |
| Liangcun (良村镇) | 29,028 | 14,862 | 14,166 |
| Xijiu (习酒镇) | 26,983 | 13,815 | 13,168 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xishui County?
The resident population of Xishui County was 559,800 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 Xishui County?
The population density is 179.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,128 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: 2025年习水县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources