The one-child policy and a traditional preference for boys have also created a deep gender imbalance.
The latest data shows China with around 722 million males compared to 690 million females.
The imbalance, which is more pronounced in rural areas, has led to fewer families being formed in recent years..
China is the second most populous country in Asia as well as the second most populous country in the world, with a population of 1,425,671,352
China's population reached 1 billion in 1982, the first country to do so
During 1960–2015, the population grew to nearly 1.4 billion. Under Mao Zedong
China's fertility statistics differ depending on the source
The People's Republic of China (PRC) officially recognizes 56 distinct ethnic groups, the largest of which are Han, who constitute 91
The demographics of China demonstrate a large population with a relatively small youth component, partially a result of China's two-child policy
China's population reached 1 billion in 1982
Population of China since 1960
In 2019, China's population stands at 1
417 billion, the largest of any country in the world
The China Population (Live) counter shows a continuously updated estimate of the current population of China delivered by Worldometer's RTS algorithm, which processes data collected from the United Nations Population Division
The Population of China (1950 - 2023) chart plots the total population count as of July 1 of each year, from 1950 to 2023
59%, ranking 159th in the world
China conducted its sixth national population census on 1 November 2010
Unless otherwise indicated, the statistics on this page pertain to mainland China only; see also Demographics of Hong Kong and Demographics of Macau
China Demographics
overwhelming majority of the population is found in the eastern half of the country; the west, with its vast mountainous and desert areas, remains sparsely populated; though ranked first in the world in total population, overall density is less than that of many other countries in Asia and Europe; high population density is found along the Yangtze and Yellow River valleys, the Xi Jiang River delta, the Sichuan Basin (around...
