Living in Kunming
Kunming is a city in Yunnan, China, home to 3,855,346 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 2%, #21 of 2,047), business owners (top 2%, #28 of 2,047), couples without children (DINKs) (top 2%, #27 of 1,543).
Residents3,855,346
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport23 km (Kunming Changshui International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km4,093,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,930 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Beijing2,089 km
Within 10 km3,987,042 people
Greater areaGreater Kunming, 6 km out
Winter daylight10 h 35 min, sunset 11:25
See Kunming on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kunming
- It is part of Greater Kunming, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 35 min and sets around 11:25; in late June it sets around 14:02.
How Kunming ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #1,954 of 1,977 | #106 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #746 of 2,047 | #20 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,855 of 1,977 | #94 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,784 of 1,977 | #82 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,689 of 1,977 | #90 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,407 of 1,977 | #46 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #1,737 of 2,047 | #112 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 89 | #43 of 1,696 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 91 | #42 of 1,627 | #1 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #27 of 1,543 | #1 of 59 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #533 of 2,047 | #12 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #210 of 1,657 | #2 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #29 of 1,462 | #1 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #698 of 819 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #930 of 1,977 | #29 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #798 of 2,047 | #16 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 93 | #28 of 1,543 | #1 of 59 | Map |
| Expat professional | 90 | #21 of 2,047 | #1 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #187 of 1,977 | #3 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 1 | #2,035 of 2,047 | #117 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #315 of 1,774 | #32 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #1,707 of 2,047 | #117 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #2,019 of 2,047 | #116 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #534 of 2,047 | #13 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #67 of 2,047 | #1 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #1,545 of 2,047 | #103 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 92 | #28 of 2,047 | #1 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #35 of 1,696 | #1 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Majie (Yunnan) 8 km
- Anning 27 km
- Haikou (Yunnan) 32 km
- Shilin 67 km
- Longquan 69 km
- Yuxi (Yunnan) 78 km
- Guangtong 99 km
- Miyang 102 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.