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Graphics: Data overview of Xinjiang's population and income

CGTN

By the end of 2024, the population in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 26.23 million, with most residents living in cities. Of this total, 60 percent were urban residents, and 40 percent were rural residents. 

The gender balance remains fairly even. Alongside demographic shifts, both urban and rural residents have experienced steady growth in disposable incomes over the past five years, reflecting improvements in overall living standards.

Graphics: Data overview of Xinjiang's population and income
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