Jining Population 2026
Jining has a population of 1,241,012, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,241,012
Rank in China
#137
Coordinates
35.41°N, 116.58°E
~43 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
501 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shandong
Cities near Jining
FAQ
What is the population of Jining?
Jining has a population of 1,241,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in China.
What region is Jining in?
Jining is located in Shandong, China.
Is Jining the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 501 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.