Zhangye's 2025 population is now estimated at 474,942. In 1950, the population of Zhangye was 2,004. Zhangye has grown by 7,110 in the last year, which represents a 1.52% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Zhangye, which typically includes Zhangye's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.