Foshan Population 2026

Foshan has a population of 9,042,509, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.6% of China's population lives here. It is about 2.8× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Foshan (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

9,042,509

Rank in China

#12

Coordinates

23.03°N, 113.13°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,902 km

1,181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guangdong

City	Population	Rank in China
Shenzhen	17,494,398	#3
Guangzhou	16,096,724	#4
Dongguan	9,644,871	#8
Bao'an	4,476,554	#24
Zhongshan	3,841,873	#31
Shantou	3,838,900	#33
Huizhou	2,900,113	#46
Yunfu	2,612,800	#53

Cities near Foshan

Shiwan82,031 people · ~6 km away
Guangzhou16,096,724 people · ~16 km away
Daliang210,411 people · ~24 km away
Shiqiao135,308 people · ~25 km away
Sanshui153,714 people · ~28 km away
Dasha116,307 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Foshan?

Foshan has a population of 9,042,509 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in China.

What region is Foshan in?

Foshan is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Foshan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,902 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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