Jinan Population 2026
Jinan has a population of 4,335,989, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 5.7× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
4,335,989
Rank in China
#26
Coordinates
36.67°N, 117.00°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
364 km
226 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shandong
Cities near Jinan
FAQ
What is the population of Jinan?
Jinan has a population of 4,335,989 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in China.
What region is Jinan in?
Jinan is located in Shandong, China.
Is Jinan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 364 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.