Abstract: Objective To analyze the epidemic characteristics of hepatitis A in Xi'an from 2008 to 2014, and to provide scientific basis for targeted prevention and control measures. Methods Descriptive epidemiological method of the incidence data of hepatitis A in Xi'an from 2008-2014 were analyzed. The muster distribution method was used to analyze the epidemic seasonal characteristics. SPSS 22.0 software was used for data analysis. Results A total of 572 cases of hepatitis A was reported during 2008 to 2014. The annual average incidence was 1.00/100 000. The lowest incidence was 0.61/100 000 in 2011. The incidence from 2008 to 2014 showed a decreasing trend(χ_trend²=48,13,P<0.001), but from 2011 to 2014 the incidence showed an increasing trend(χ_trend²=6.82,P=0.010); There was no obvious seasonal peak during the period. The annual average incidences of the central urban area (1.14/100 000) and the fringe areas(1.19/100 000) were higher than those of rural areas (0.76/100 000). There were significant differences between them(all P<0.001). The cases gathered in the northeast of Xi'an city. The peak age range of the cases was 20 to 69 years old, which accounted for 71.68% of the total number of cases. The peak age of the cases showed the trend shift to older people. The sex ratio was 1.60 to 1. Farmers(30.24%), retirees(16.78%), students(10.50%)were the most popular occupations. The total vaccination rate from 18 months to 6 years old was 89.84%. Only one hepatitis A outbreak was reported in 2009. Conclusions Hepatitis A is low endemicity in Xi'an ctiy. But the incidence showed an increase trend in recent 3 years. The disease surveillance and community health education work should be strengthened. Additionally, the high risk groups could be vaccinated.