What is the population of Kashgar? ——Latest population data and hot spot analysis
As an important city in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Kashgar has attracted much attention in recent years due to its unique culture, economic development and strategic position. The following is the latest data and hot content analysis on Kashgar’s population.
1. Latest population data of Kashgar (as of 2023)
| indicator | data |
|---|---|
| permanent population | about 4.5 million people |
| Registered population | About 4.3 million people |
| urban population | About 1.8 million people |
| rural population | About 2.7 million people |
| population growth rate | 1.5% per year |
2. Characteristics of Kashgar’s population structure
1.ethnic composition: Kashgar is a multi-ethnic area inhabited by Uyghurs as the main body, with Uyghurs accounting for more than 90%, and Han and other ethnic minorities accounting for a smaller proportion.
2.Age distribution: The age structure of Kashgar’s population is relatively young, with the working-age population aged 15-59 accounting for approximately 65%, and the population aged 0-14 accounting for approximately 25%.
3.Urban and rural distribution: The urbanization rate is about 40%, which is lower than the national average, but the pace of urbanization has accelerated in recent years.
3. Recent hot topics related to Kashgar
1.Tourism recovery: As a national 5A scenic spot, the ancient city of Kashgar has seen a significant increase in tourists recently, driving local employment and economic development.
2.Counterparty aid to Xinjiang policy: Guangdong, Shandong and other provinces and cities provide counterpart support to Kashgar, promote industrial transfer and talent introduction, and influence population mobility.
3.Belt and Road Nodes: Kashgar, as an important node city of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, attracts foreign investment and enterprises to settle in, bringing about changes in the demographic structure.
4. Analysis of population change trends
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 435 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 441 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 447 | 1.4% |
| 2023 (estimated) | 450 | 0.7% |
5. Key factors affecting Kashgar’s population
1.economic development: The construction of the Kashgar Special Economic Zone has attracted migrant workers and the permanent population has increased.
2.maternity policy: The fertility policy in ethnic minority areas is relatively loose and the natural growth rate is relatively high.
3.Education and medical: Aid projects to Xinjiang have improved local education and medical conditions, and the population outflow has been alleviated.
6. Future Outlook
It is estimated that by 2025, Kashgar’s permanent population may exceed 4.6 million. With the in-depth implementation of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the advancement of the rural revitalization strategy, Kashgar will usher in more opportunities for population growth. At the same time, it also needs to pay attention to resource carrying capacity and public service supporting issues.
This article is based on public data and recent hot topics. Specific population data is subject to official statistical bulletins.
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