Fuzhou Population 2026
Fuzhou has a population of 1,089,888, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,089,888
Rank in China
#158
Coordinates
27.96°N, 116.33°E
~53 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,329 km
825 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Fuzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Fuzhou?
Fuzhou has a population of 1,089,888 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in China.
What region is Fuzhou in?
Fuzhou is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Fuzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,329 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.