Qujing Population 2026
Qujing has a population of 1,408,500, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,408,500
Rank in China
#116
Coordinates
25.48°N, 103.78°E
~1,887 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,987 km
1,234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yunnan
Cities near Qujing
FAQ
What is the population of Qujing?
Qujing has a population of 1,408,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in China.
What region is Qujing in?
Qujing is located in Yunnan, China.
Is Qujing the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,987 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.