Xinjiang Autonomous Region population
Xinjiang Autonomous Region is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 26,390,000 people in 2025, with a density of 15.9 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 0–15 | 5,240,000 people | 19.9% |
| Age 16–59 | 17,340,000 people | 65.7% |
| Age 60+ | 3,810,000 people | 14.4% |
| Age 65+ | 2,410,000 people | 9.1% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1978 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 25,900,000 people | 25,890,000 people | 25,870,000 people | 25,980,000 people | 26,228,000 people | 26,390,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 56.5% | 57.3% | 57.9% | 59.2% | 60.4% | 61.6% |
| Birth rate | — | 6.16 ‰ | 6.53 ‰ | 7.10 ‰ | 9.42 ‰ | 8.97 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | 5.60 ‰ | 5.76 ‰ | 6.17 ‰ | 6.05 ‰ | 6.27 ‰ |
| 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
- $298.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.5%
- Primary industry
- $39.2B
- Secondary industry
- $113.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $145.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,212
- Rural disposable income
- $3,261
Cities and counties in Xinjiang Autonomous Region
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashgar | 4,506,900 people | 111,741 km² | 40.3 | — | $24.4B |
| Urumqi | 4,153,900 people | 13,788 km² | 301.3 | 97.4% | $64.8B |
| Ili | 2,848,400 people | 268,593 km² | 10.6 | — | $48.3B |
| Aksu | 2,725,700 people | 126,760 km² | 21.5 | — | $28.4B |
| Hotan | 2,504,700 people | 249,147 km² | 10.1 | — | — |
| Changji | 1,633,100 people | 73,659 km² | 22.2 | 70.3% | $36.7B |
| Bayingolin | 1,466,800 people | 471,140 km² | 3.1 | 62.9% | $24.0B |
| Tacheng | 1,096,500 people | 94,891 km² | 11.6 | 62.2% | $14.6B |
| Turpan | 701,500 people | 70,049 km² | 10.0 | 53.5% | $9.3B |
| Hami | 670,000 people | 138,919 km² | 4.8 | — | $16.2B |
| Altay | 668,600 people | 117,078 km² | 5.7 | — | $6.7B |
| Kizilsu | 640,700 people | 70,896 km² | 9.0 | 39.4% | $3.8B |
| Karamay | 495,900 people | 7,733 km² | 64.1 | 99.1% | $18.1B |
| Bortala | 488,200 people | 27,200 km² | 17.9 | — | $8.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xinjiang Autonomous Region?
The resident population of Xinjiang Autonomous Region was 26,390,000 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 Xinjiang Autonomous Region?
The population density is 15.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,660,000 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: 新疆维吾尔自治区2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources