🇨🇳China — Population & Demographics
China has a population of 1,410,710,000, ranking #2 in the world. The capital is Beijing. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank classification: Upper middle income
World countries by population — China is #2
1,410,710,000
Population
#2
World Rank
78.0
Life Expectancy
$12,951
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 1,410,710,000 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.10% |
| Urban Population | 65.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.00 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 78.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 96.7% |
Economy
$12,951
GDP Per Capita
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Frequently Asked Questions
China has a population of 1,410,710,000, ranking #2 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.10%.
Life expectancy in China is 78.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.4 per 1,000 live births.
China's GDP per capita is $12,951. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.