What is the population of Aksu?
Recently, the population data of Aksu region has become one of the hot topics. As an important region in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aksu is not only famous for its rich natural resources and unique culture, but its population structure has also attracted much attention. Here are the latest data and analysis on Aksu's population.
1. Population overview of Aksu region

According to the latest statistical data, the total population of Aksu Region shows a steady growth trend. The following is the population changes in the Aksu region in the past 10 years:
| Year | Total population (10,000 people) | Growth rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 238.5 | 1.2 |
| 2015 | 243.7 | 1.1 |
| 2017 | 248.9 | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 253.6 | 0.9 |
| 2021 | 258.3 | 0.8 |
| 2023 | 262.5 | 0.7 |
2. Demographic structure of Aksu region
The population structure of Aksu Region shows diversified characteristics. The following is the main ethnic composition and urban and rural distribution data:
| nation | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|
| Uighur | 72.5 |
| Han nationality | 24.8 |
| other ethnic minorities | 2.7 |
| Urban and rural distribution | Population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|
| urban population | 145.3 |
| rural population | 117.2 |
3. Population Density of Aksu Region
The total area of Aksu Region is approximately 132,500 square kilometers, and its population density is relatively low. The following is a comparison of population density between Aksu Prefecture and other major regions in Xinjiang:
| area | Population density (people/square kilometer) |
|---|---|
| Aksu region | 19.8 |
| Urumqi City | 285.6 |
| Kashgar region | 22.4 |
| Yili Prefecture | 15.3 |
4. Population Development Trend in Aksu Region
In recent years, the population growth in Aksu Region has been mainly affected by the following factors:
1.natural growth rate: The birth rate in Aksu Region is higher than the Xinjiang average, but due to the impact of the family planning policy, the growth rate has slowed down.
2.Migrant population: With the acceleration of economic development and urbanization, part of the rural population has migrated to cities and towns, and there has also been an inflow of a small number of migrant workers.
3.policy factors: The support policies of the national and local governments have promoted the economic development of the Aksu region and indirectly driven population growth.
5. The relationship between population and economic development in Aksu region
Population growth in the Aksu region is closely related to economic development. The following is a comparison of GDP and population growth in Aksu Region in recent years:
| Year | GDP (100 million yuan) | Population growth rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 523.6 | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 568.2 | 0.9 |
| 2020 | 602.7 | 0.8 |
| 2021 | 648.3 | 0.8 |
| 2022 | 695.1 | 0.7 |
6. Summary
As of 2023, the total population of Aksu Region is approximately 2.625 million, and the population growth rate remains at around 0.7%. The population structure of the Aksu region is dominated by Uyghurs, and the urbanization rate is increasing year by year. In the future, with continued economic development and policy support, the population size of the Aksu region is expected to further expand.
As an important region in Xinjiang, the population data of Aksu Region not only reflects the local socio-economic development, but also provides an important reference for the government to formulate relevant policies. Through scientific analysis of population change trends, the future development of the Aksu region can be better planned.
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