CHN · East Asia & Pacific / East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
Total Population
1,408.98 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
78.0 years
Median Age
38.4 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,408,975,000 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.12 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 150.3 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 6.77 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.76 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.01 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 78.0 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 96.7 percent | 2020 |
| Urban Population (%) | 65.9 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Chinese
Official
Religions
Unaffiliated
Major
52.1%
Folk Religion
21.9%
Buddhist
18.2%
Christian
5.1%
Muslim
1.8%
Other
0.7%
Hindu <
0.1%
Jewish <
0.1%