Yiwu Population 2026
Yiwu has a population of 1,481,384, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Zhejiang. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,481,384
Rank in China
#103
Coordinates
29.32°N, 120.08°E
~84 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,225 km
761 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zhejiang
Cities near Yiwu
FAQ
What is the population of Yiwu?
Yiwu has a population of 1,481,384 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in China.
What region is Yiwu in?
Yiwu is located in Zhejiang, China.
Is Yiwu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,225 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.