China's population is projected to be 665,695,503 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,412,914,089 | -0.19% | 2 |
| 2025 | 1,416,096,094 | -0.14% | 2 |
| 2020 | 1,426,106,093 | 0.18% | 1 |
| 2019 | 1,423,520,357 | 0.32% | 1 |
| 2018 | 1,419,008,956 | 0.47% | 1 |
| 2017 | 1,412,354,727 | 0.59% | 1 |
| 2015 | 1,396,134,174 | 0.65% | 1 |
| 2010 | 1,351,561,514 | 0.63% | 1 |
| 2005 | 1,310,027,136 | 0.63% | 1 |
| 2000 | 1,269,581,175 | 0.8% | 1 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,412,914,089 | -0.19% | 2 |
| 2032 | 1,389,060,032 | -0.29% | 2 |
| 2037 | 1,361,830,063 | -0.4% | 2 |
| 2042 | 1,328,909,238 | -0.49% | 2 |
| 2047 | 1,289,120,427 | -0.61% | 2 |
| 2052 | 1,238,557,132 | -0.8% | 2 |
| 2057 | 1,176,217,945 | -1.03% | 2 |
| 2062 | 1,107,207,133 | -1.2% | 2 |
| 2067 | 1,038,472,818 | -1.27% | 2 |
| 2072 | 972,905,671 | -1.3% | 2 |
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Shanghai has a metropolitan area population of 24,722,254, comprising 1.75%% of China's total population.
As of 2026, China has a total population of 1,412,914,089, ranking as the 2nd most populous nation in the world.
China has a net population change of approximately -8,456 people per day, driven by 23,615 births, 31,436 deaths, and net emigration of 635 people.
China represents 17.65% of the total global population and 28.23% of Asia's population.
China has a population density of 150.5 people per km² (approximately 389.8 per mi²), making it the 83rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 38.79% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in China is Han Chinese (91.1%) , followed by ethnic minorities (8.9%) .
As of 2026, unaffiliated is the largest religion in China, comprising 52.2% of the population.
