Guilin Population 2026
Guilin has a population of 1,572,300, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,572,300
Rank in China
#96
Coordinates
25.28°N, 110.30°E
~141 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,723 km
1,070 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guangxi
Cities near Guilin
FAQ
What is the population of Guilin?
Guilin has a population of 1,572,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in China.
What region is Guilin in?
Guilin is located in Guangxi, China.
Is Guilin the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,723 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.