Kunshan Population 2026

Kunshan has a population of 2,092,496, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kunshan (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,092,496

Rank in China

#64

Coordinates

31.38°N, 120.95°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,034 km

642 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jiangsu

City	Population	Rank in China
Nanjing	9,314,685	#10
Suzhou	6,715,559	#17
Wuxi	4,396,835	#25
Changzhou	3,290,918	#40
Huai'an	2,494,013	#54
Nantong	2,273,326	#58
Lianyungang	2,001,009	#67
Jiangyin	1,779,515	#79

Cities near Kunshan

Taicang831,113 people · ~15 km away
Jiading1,886,100 people · ~28 km away
Qingpu1,271,424 people · ~29 km away
Suzhou6,715,559 people · ~35 km away
Changshu1,677,050 people · ~36 km away
Putuo1,239,100 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kunshan?

Kunshan has a population of 2,092,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in China.

What region is Kunshan in?

Kunshan is located in Jiangsu, China.

Is Kunshan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,034 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.

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