Zunyi Population 2026
Zunyi has a population of 2,037,775, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guizhou. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,037,775
Rank in China
#66
Coordinates
27.69°N, 106.91°E
~867 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,615 km
1,003 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guizhou
Cities near Zunyi
- Loushanguan80,344 people · ~51 km away
- Gulin116,527 people · ~115 km away
- Guiyang3,037,159 people · ~124 km away
- Dafengdong26,460 people · ~141 km away
- Gunan208,010 people · ~151 km away
- Xuyong108,352 people · ~154 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zunyi?
Zunyi has a population of 2,037,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in China.
What region is Zunyi in?
Zunyi is located in Guizhou, China.
Is Zunyi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,615 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.