Shaoxing Population 2026
Shaoxing has a population of 2,300,000, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Zhejiang. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,300,000
Rank in China
#57
Coordinates
30.00°N, 120.58°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,165 km
723 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zhejiang
Cities near Shaoxing
FAQ
What is the population of Shaoxing?
Shaoxing has a population of 2,300,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in China.
What region is Shaoxing in?
Shaoxing is located in Zhejiang, China.
Is Shaoxing the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,165 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.