Xiyang County population
Xiyang County is a county-level area in Shanxi Province, China. Resident population was 178,296 people in 2025, with a density of 91.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
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 | 186,614 people | 185,143 people | 183,197 people | 178,296 people |
| Urbanization rate | 43.9% | 45.1% | 47.5% | 48.3% |
| Birth rate | 5.52 ‰ | 4.60 ‰ | 5.55 ‰ | 4.14 ‰ |
| Death rate | 10.28 ‰ | 10.89 ‰ | 10.83 ‰ | 10.62 ‰ |
| 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
- $2.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- Primary industry
- $95.4M
- Secondary industry
- $1.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $924.1M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,214
- Rural disposable income
- $2,440
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengqu (城区社区) | 91,152 | 46,670 | 44,482 |
| Leping (乐平镇) | 21,855 | 11,190 | 10,665 |
| Dazhai (大寨镇) | 18,177 | 9,307 | 8,870 |
| Zhaobi (赵壁乡) | 11,469 | 5,872 | 5,597 |
| Lijiazhuang (李家庄乡) | 8,048 | 4,121 | 3,927 |
| Yetou (冶头镇) | 7,406 | 3,792 | 3,614 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xiyang County?
The resident population of Xiyang County was 178,296 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 Xiyang County?
The population density is 91.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,945 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: 昔阳县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources