Nanjing Population 2026
Nanjing has a population of 9,314,685, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.7% of China's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
9,314,685
Rank in China
#10
Coordinates
32.06°N, 118.78°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
898 km
558 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangsu
Cities near Nanjing
FAQ
What is the population of Nanjing?
Nanjing has a population of 9,314,685 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in China.
What region is Nanjing in?
Nanjing is located in Jiangsu, China.
Is Nanjing the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 898 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.