Yichang's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,800,420. In 1950, the population of Yichang was 58,690. Yichang has grown by 42,320 in the last year, which represents a 2.41% 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 Yichang, which typically includes Yichang's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.