Xi’an Population 2026
Xi’an has a population of 9,600,000, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shaanxi. Roughly 0.7% of China's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
9,600,000
Rank in China
#9
Coordinates
34.26°N, 108.93°E
~416 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
912 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shaanxi
Cities near Xi’an
FAQ
What is the population of Xi’an?
Xi’an has a population of 9,600,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in China.
What region is Xi’an in?
Xi’an is located in Shaanxi, China.
Is Xi’an the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 912 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.