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CNY — Chinese yuan
1 countries and territories use this currency (primary in REST Countries data).
Quick answer
CNY (Chinese yuan) is used by 1 countries with a combined population of about 1B.
Countries / territories
1
Population
1B
Total area
9,706,961 km²
Exchange rate
1 EUR = 8.0011 CNY
1 USD = 6.8123 CNY
Countries using CNY
| Country | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|
| China | Beijing | 1B |
Frequently Asked Questions
1 countries and territories currently use CNY (Chinese yuan) as a primary currency in our REST Countries-based database. See the full table above for the complete list.
The symbol for CNY (Chinese yuan) is ¥. It is commonly used in price formatting and financial displays.
The ISO 4217 alphabetic code for the Chinese yuan is CNY; the numeric code is —.
FX rates from ExchangeRate-API. Snapshot base: EUR. Updated May 8, 2026.