Nanning Population 2026
Nanning has a population of 3,839,800, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangxi. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,839,800
Rank in China
#32
Coordinates
22.82°N, 108.32°E
~91 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,047 km
1,271 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guangxi
Cities near Nanning
FAQ
What is the population of Nanning?
Nanning has a population of 3,839,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in China.
What region is Nanning in?
Nanning is located in Guangxi, China.
Is Nanning the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,047 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.