Baotou's 2023 population is now estimated at 2,334,878. In 1950, the population of Baotou was 104,187. Baotou has grown by 47,704 in the last year, which represents a 2.09% 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 Baotou, which typically includes Baotou's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.