Linyi Population 2026

Linyi has a population of 2,743,843, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 9.1× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,743,843

Rank in China

#48

Coordinates

35.06°N, 118.34°E

~69 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

565 km

351 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shandong

City	Population	Rank in China
Qingdao	7,172,451	#15
Jinan	4,335,989	#26
Zibo	3,129,228	#41
Yantai	2,227,733	#60
Weifang	2,044,028	#65
Tai’an	1,735,425	#84
Heze	1,346,717	#123
Jining	1,241,012	#137

Cities near Linyi

Feicheng80,929 people · ~41 km away
Shizilu86,749 people · ~46 km away
Chengyang66,588 people · ~73 km away
Zaozhuang899,753 people · ~75 km away
Xinyi300,511 people · ~75 km away
Shanting80,843 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Linyi?

Linyi has a population of 2,743,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in China.

What region is Linyi in?

Linyi is located in Shandong, China.

Is Linyi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 565 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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