Jiujiang Population 2026
Jiujiang has a population of 1,164,268, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,164,268
Rank in China
#149
Coordinates
29.70°N, 116.00°E
~41 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,135 km
705 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Jiujiang
FAQ
What is the population of Jiujiang?
Jiujiang has a population of 1,164,268 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in China.
What region is Jiujiang in?
Jiujiang is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Jiujiang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,135 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.