China Population
1406.6M▼ −2.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
China's total population fell to 1.4066 billion in 2025, down from 1.4090 billion in 2024. The figure remains below the all-time high of 1.4124 billion recorded in 2021. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1406.6M | 1409.0M | 1412.4MDec 2021 | 660.3MDec 1961 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 43.5% | 44.2% | 82.3% | 37.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 980.1M | 976.8M | 988.4M | 370.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in China averaged 1310.1M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1412.4M in Dec 2021 and a record low of 660.3M in Dec 1961. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship, based on the de facto definition. Data are reported in millions on an annual basis. The series spans from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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