Jilin's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,719,310. In 1950, the population of Jilin was 393,753. Jilin has grown by 25,610 in the last year, which represents a 1.51% 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 Jilin, which typically includes Jilin's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.