Xuzhou Population 2026
Xuzhou has a population of 1,253,991, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,253,991
Rank in China
#134
Coordinates
34.20°N, 117.28°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
639 km
397 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangsu
Cities near Xuzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Xuzhou?
Xuzhou has a population of 1,253,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in China.
What region is Xuzhou in?
Xuzhou is located in Jiangsu, China.
Is Xuzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 639 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.