Largest Cities in Jiangxi

Top 40 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Jiangxi

1 Ganzhou 8,970,014
2 Yichun 5,007,702
3 Ji’an 4,469,176
4 Fuzhou 3,614,866
5 Nanchang 2,357,839
6 Pingxiang 1,804,805
7 Xinyu 1,202,499
8 Jiujiang 1,164,268
9 Yingtan 1,154,223
10 Shangrao 1,116,486
11 Leping 753,787
12 Junyang 744,694
13 Xianghu 613,894
14 Huayuan 540,572
15 Jingdezhen 473,561
16 Wenfeng 421,849
17 Jizhou 402,669
18 Aoyang 343,767
19 Dexing 293,596
20 Jianchang 286,260
21 Pengze 284,757
22 Nankang 231,525
23 Jinfeng 127,076
24 Bashan 103,748
25 Qincheng 99,987
26 Dunhou 94,445
27 Xujiang 87,459
28 Aoxi 82,717
29 Xiugu 81,153
30 Poyang 70,787
31 Fenggang 64,715
32 Dengbu 63,814
33 Jianguang 61,469
34 Fenyi 58,478
35 Changleng 56,429
36 Jinjiang 49,245
37 Gongqingcheng 47,284
38 Tielu 40,868
39 Xingang 28,886
40 Hukeng 12,887

The largest cities in Jiangxi represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ganzhou leads with a population of 8,970,014, followed by Yichun and Ji’an. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Ganzhou's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 03 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 24,419,597.

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