China Working-Age Population
980.1M▲ +3.3M
Dec 2025 · Annual
China's working-age population rose to 980,126,399 million in 2025, up from 976,798,955 million in 2024. It remains below the all-time high of 988,372,117 million recorded in 2015, but above the all-time low of 370,867,736 million from 1961. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980.1M | 976.8M | 988.4MDec 2015 | 370.9MDec 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 |
| Population | 1406.6M | 1409.0M | 1412.4M | 660.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in China averaged 914.5M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 988.4M in Dec 2015 and a record low of 370.9M in Dec 1961. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The indicator measures the working-age population of China. It is expressed in millions and updated annually. The series covers the period from 1960 to 2025.
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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