Quanzhou Population 2026
Quanzhou has a population of 1,469,157, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,469,157
Rank in China
#104
Coordinates
24.91°N, 118.59°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,680 km
1,043 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fujian
Cities near Quanzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Quanzhou?
Quanzhou has a population of 1,469,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in China.
What region is Quanzhou in?
Quanzhou is located in Fujian, China.
Is Quanzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,680 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.