What is the population of Yili?
Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture (referred to as Ili Prefecture) is an autonomous prefecture under the jurisdiction of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is located in the northwest border and has rich natural resources and diverse ethnic cultures. In recent years, the population data of Yili Prefecture has attracted much attention, especially with the changes in regional economic development and population flow. This article will combine the latest data and structured tables to give you a detailed explanation of the population status of Ili Prefecture.
1. Population overview of Yili Prefecture
According to the latest statistical data in 2023, the permanent population of Ili Prefecture is approximately **2.85 million**, of which ethnic minority populations account for more than 60%, mainly including Kazakhs, Uyghurs, Hui, etc. The following is detailed data on the population change trend of Yili Prefecture in recent years:
| Year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 280.5 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 282.3 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 283.8 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 285.0 | 0.4% |
2. Population distribution and ethnic composition
Yili Prefecture has 11 county-level administrative districts under its jurisdiction. The population is unevenly distributed and is mainly concentrated in more economically developed areas such as Yining City and Kuitun City. The following is the population share of the major ethnic groups:
| nation | Population share |
|---|---|
| Han nationality | about 38% |
| Kazakh | about 25% |
| Uighur | about 20% |
| Hui | about 10% |
| other ethnic groups | about 7% |
3. Analysis of Population Growth Factors
The population growth of Yili Prefecture is mainly affected by the following factors:
1.natural growth rate: In recent years, the birth rate of Yili Prefecture has stabilized at around 8‰, the death rate is about 4‰, and the natural growth rate has remained around 4‰.
2.population movement: With the advancement of the “Belt and Road” initiative, Yili Prefecture, as an important node city, has attracted some migrant workers and investors.
3.policy support: The preferential settlement policy launched by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region government has promoted the concentration of population in areas such as Yili.
4. Future population development trends
Experts predict that by 2030, the population of Yili Prefecture may exceed 3 million. Here are the key forecast figures:
| Year | Forecasted population (10,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 290-292 |
| 2030 | 300-305 |
5. Conclusion
As an important region in Xinjiang, Yili Prefecture’s population data reflects the trajectory of economic development and social changes. In the future, with the improvement of infrastructure and industrial upgrading, the population structure of Yili Prefecture will be further optimized, injecting new vitality into regional development.
(Note: The data in this article are synthesized from Xinjiang Statistics Bureau, Ili Prefecture Government public reports and authoritative population research institutions.)
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