Rank #41 by World Population
🇨🇳China
China has a population of 1,410,710,000, ranking #41 in the world. The capital is Beijing. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Upper middle income
1,410,710,000
Population
#41
World Rank
78.0
Life Expectancy
$12,951
GDP Per Capita
China, #41 by world population
China Population History (1960-2024)
The country of China had a population of 667,070,000 in 1960 and 1,408,975,000 in 2024, a 2.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,412,360,000 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 1.18%.
1,408,975,000
Population (2024)
667,070,000
Population (1960)
1,412,360,000
Peak (2021)
1.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 667,070,000 |
| 1961 | 660,330,000 |
| 1962 | 665,770,000 |
| 1963 | 682,335,000 |
| 1964 | 698,355,000 |
| 1965 | 715,185,000 |
| 1966 | 735,400,000 |
| 1967 | 754,550,000 |
| 1968 | 774,510,000 |
| 1969 | 796,025,000 |
| 1970 | 818,315,000 |
| 1971 | 841,105,000 |
| 1972 | 862,030,000 |
| 1973 | 881,940,000 |
| 1974 | 900,350,000 |
| 1975 | 916,395,000 |
| 1976 | 930,685,000 |
| 1977 | 943,455,000 |
| 1978 | 956,165,000 |
| 1979 | 969,005,000 |
| 1980 | 981,235,000 |
| 1981 | 993,885,000 |
| 1982 | 1,008,630,000 |
| 1983 | 1,023,310,000 |
| 1984 | 1,036,825,000 |
| 1985 | 1,051,040,000 |
| 1986 | 1,066,790,000 |
| 1987 | 1,084,035,000 |
| 1988 | 1,101,630,000 |
| 1989 | 1,118,650,000 |
| 1990 | 1,135,185,000 |
| 1991 | 1,150,780,000 |
| 1992 | 1,164,970,000 |
| 1993 | 1,178,440,000 |
| 1994 | 1,191,835,000 |
| 1995 | 1,204,855,000 |
| 1996 | 1,217,550,000 |
| 1997 | 1,230,075,000 |
| 1998 | 1,241,935,000 |
| 1999 | 1,252,735,000 |
| 2000 | 1,262,645,000 |
| 2001 | 1,271,850,000 |
| 2002 | 1,280,400,000 |
| 2003 | 1,288,400,000 |
| 2004 | 1,296,075,000 |
| 2005 | 1,303,720,000 |
| 2006 | 1,311,020,000 |
| 2007 | 1,317,885,000 |
| 2008 | 1,324,655,000 |
| 2009 | 1,331,260,000 |
| 2010 | 1,337,705,000 |
| 2011 | 1,345,035,000 |
| 2012 | 1,354,190,000 |
| 2013 | 1,363,240,000 |
| 2014 | 1,371,860,000 |
| 2015 | 1,379,860,000 |
| 2016 | 1,387,790,000 |
| 2017 | 1,396,215,000 |
| 2018 | 1,402,760,000 |
| 2019 | 1,407,745,000 |
| 2020 | 1,411,100,000 |
| 2021 | 1,412,360,000 |
| 2022 | 1,412,175,000 |
| 2023 | 1,410,710,000 |
| 2024 | 1,408,975,000 |
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 & Trade
$12,951
GDP Per Capita
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
36.0
Gini Index (inequality)
36.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
30,402,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.11
Physicians per 1,000
3.9%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
96.7%
Literacy Rate
4.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
75.6%
Internet Users
121
Mobile Subs per 100
150.3
People per km2
-567,724
Net Migration
Environment
24.0%
Forest Area
China Climate
China has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F) and receives about 545 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.1°C
Avg Temp
545
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 25° | 3 mm |
| February | -1° / 30° | 4 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 8 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 16 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 32 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 74 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 188 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 150 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 45 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 16 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 6 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 3 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit China
The most comfortable months to visit China are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
China has a population of 1,410,710,000, ranking #41 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.
65.5% of China's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 150.3 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in China is 96.7%. The country spends 3.9% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit China are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
China has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C and about 545 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 1,410,710,000 residents, China is a country in East Asia & Pacific. The population is in decline, around -0.1% annually.
GDP per capita is about $12,951 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 78.0 years, with a fertility rate of 1.0 births per woman, and 65.5% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.