Yichun Population 2026
Yichun has a population of 1,045,952, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,045,952
Rank in China
#164
Coordinates
27.83°N, 114.40°E
~99 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,355 km
841 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Yichun
FAQ
What is the population of Yichun?
Yichun has a population of 1,045,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in China.
What region is Yichun in?
Yichun is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Yichun the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,355 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.