Yiwu, China
Major city · Population 1.5M
Yiwu is the 96th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,481,384 people as of 2026. This makes it the 320th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.11% of China's total population of 1.41B. Yiwu is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C with 1,630 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 80 meters above sea level.
Population
1,481,384
Global Rank
#320
Country Rank
#96
% of China
0.11%
Avg Temperature
18.5°C
Annual Rainfall
1,630 mm
Elevation
80 m
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Yiwu on the Map
Climate in Yiwu
Yiwu's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 390 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
China at a Glance
Country Population
1,408,975,000
Capital
Beijing
Region
Eastern Asia
Major Cities
640
GDP per Capita
$13,303
Life Expectancy
78.0 years
Urban Population
65.9%
Growth Rate
-0.00%
Other Major Cities in China
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Yiwu with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dongyang | 130,387 | 15 km |
| Puyang | 3,590,000 | 24 km |
| Zhuji | 110,721 | 48 km |
| Jinhua | 1,463,990 | 48 km |
| Guli | 536,000 | 48 km |
| Shaoxing | 2,300,000 | 91 km |
| Lishui | 451,418 | 96 km |
| Hangzhou | 9,236,032 | 109 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Yiwu?
The population of Yiwu, China is approximately 1,481,384 people, making it the 320th largest city in the world and the 96th largest in China.
Is Yiwu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing. Yiwu is the 96th largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Yiwu?
Yiwu has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and receives 1,630 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Yiwu in?
Yiwu is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.