Fuzhou Population 2026
Fuzhou has a population of 3,740,000, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,740,000
Rank in China
#34
Coordinates
26.06°N, 119.31°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,563 km
971 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fujian
Cities near Fuzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Fuzhou?
Fuzhou has a population of 3,740,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in China.
What region is Fuzhou in?
Fuzhou is located in Fujian, China.
Is Fuzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,563 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.