Changchun Population 2026
Changchun has a population of 4,714,996, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
4,714,996
Rank in China
#22
Coordinates
43.88°N, 125.32°E
~206 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
860 km
534 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jilin
Cities near Changchun
- Shuangyang62,137 people · ~48 km away
- Jiutai175,115 people · ~51 km away
- Gongzhuling140,909 people · ~58 km away
- Dehui108,818 people · ~79 km away
- Jilin1,895,865 people · ~99 km away
- Lishu61,584 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Changchun?
Changchun has a population of 4,714,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in China.
What region is Changchun in?
Changchun is located in Jilin, China.
Is Changchun the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 860 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.