Taiyuan Population 2026
Taiyuan has a population of 4,303,673, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
4,303,673
Rank in China
#27
Coordinates
37.87°N, 112.56°E
~795 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Taiyuan
FAQ
What is the population of Taiyuan?
Taiyuan has a population of 4,303,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in China.
What region is Taiyuan in?
Taiyuan is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Taiyuan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 402 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.