Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region population
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 23,740,000 people in 2025, with a density of 20.1 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 | 2,870,000 people | 12.1% |
| Age 15–64 | 16,880,000 people | 71.1% |
| Age 60+ | 5,930,000 people | 25.0% |
| Age 65+ | 3,990,000 people | 16.8% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1947 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 24,028,000 people | 24,000,000 people | 24,011,700 people | 23,960,000 people | 23,880,000 people | 23,740,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 68.6% | 69.6% | 70.7% | 71.5% |
| Birth rate | 7.20 ‰ | 6.30 ‰ | 5.58 ‰ | — | 5.52 ‰ | 4.28 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.30 ‰ | 7.50 ‰ | 7.83 ‰ | — | 8.36 ‰ | 8.86 ‰ |
| 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
- $371.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.7%
- Primary industry
- $42.2B
- Secondary industry
- $157.1B
- Tertiary industry
- $172.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,348
- Rural disposable income
- $3,318
Cities and counties in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifeng | 3,887,000 people | 90,064 km² | 43.2 | 57.5% | $33.5B |
| Hohhot | 3,661,000 people | 17,188 km² | 213.0 | 82.4% | $59.5B |
| Baotou | 2,774,000 people | 27,652 km² | 100.3 | 88.8% | $65.5B |
| Tongliao | 2,752,000 people | 59,364 km² | 46.4 | 53.7% | $24.2B |
| Ordos | 2,245,000 people | 86,874 km² | 25.8 | 81.1% | $85.1B |
| Hulunbuir | 2,119,000 people | 262,062 km² | 8.1 | 77.6% | $24.3B |
| Ulanqab | 1,557,000 people | 54,795 km² | 28.4 | 64.1% | $17.5B |
| Bayannur | 1,470,000 people | 66,263 km² | 22.2 | 63.6% | $17.8B |
| Hinggan | 1,355,000 people | 59,815 km² | 22.7 | 56.6% | $11.8B |
| Xilingol | 1,103,000 people | 199,882 km² | 5.5 | 77.1% | $17.9B |
| Wuhai | 549,000 people | 1,754 km² | 313.0 | 97.1% | $13.6B |
| Alxa | 268,000 people | 270,244 km² | 1.0 | 85.0% | $5.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region?
The resident population of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was 23,740,000 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 Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region?
The population density is 20.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,183,000 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.
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Data source: 内蒙古自治区2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources