🇨🇳 China · Population
China Population
1410.0M
YoY -0.4%
World rank
#2
Period Δ
-0.4%
Regional
#2
Period 2025Published Dec 31, 2025Updated on WorldShift Aug 10, 2026Source World Bank / UNFrequency annual
Latest available data from World Bank / UN. Not realtime.
Historical high
1415.7M (2024)
Historical low
1163.8M (2000)
Average growth
+0.85% / step
Previous year
1415.7M
Global rank
#2
Regional rank
#2
How China compares
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Period change -0.4%
Questions people ask
What is China’s current Population?
The latest available value is 1410.0M for period 2025.
What is China’s Population growth rate?
Year-over-year change is -0.4%.
What rank is China by Population?
Within the WorldShift MVP set, China ranks #2 (#2 in Asia).
How has China’s Population changed over time?
The chart covers 26 observations. Use 5Y / 10Y / 20Y / MAX to inspect the path.