Xi-an's 2025 population is now estimated at 9,222,080. In 1950, the population of Xi-an was 574,716. Xi-an has grown by 208,240 in the last year, which represents a 2.31% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Xi-an, which typically includes Xi-an's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 30,482,100 | 2.06% |
| Beijing | 22,596,500 | 1.84% |
| Chongqing | 18,171,200 | 2.24% |
| Guangzhou | 14,878,700 | 1.98% |
| Tianjin | 14,704,100 | 1.61% |
| Shenzhen | 13,545,400 | 1.75% |
| Nanjing | 10,174,900 | 2.29% |
| Chengdu | 9,998,870 | 1.74% |
| Xi-an | 9,222,080 | 2.31% |
| Wuhan | 8,986,480 | 1.53% |
| Suzhou | 8,592,820 | 2.9% |
| Hangzhou | 8,591,040 | 2.03% |
| Shenyang | 7,974,270 | 1.84% |
| Foshan | 7,817,160 | 1.46% |
| Dongguan | 7,772,860 | 1.27% |
| Haerbin | 7,066,860 | 1.86% |
| Dalian | 6,347,380 | 2.09% |
| Qingdao | 6,217,970 | 1.86% |
| Zhengzhou | 6,156,140 | 2.35% |
| Ji nan Shandong | 6,065,850 | 2.11% |
