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China Population 2016
China, officially the People's Republic of China, is the largest country in the world today. In January 2013, the Chinese Government released data confirming that the population of China was an impressive 1,354,040,000, although this does not include ,
and Macau. As of September 2013, that number had grown even further to 1,360,720,000. The current 2016 estimate, based on United Nations projections, is just over 1.4 billion.
, the next largest country, has 120 million fewer people, for a population of 1.28 billion. The , the third largest country in the world, has a much smaller population of 323 million. Estimates show that India will pass China as the most populous nation in the world
Unfortunately, there isn’t a really simple answer to the question of how many people live in China. That's because it is a country of several different parts, not all of which are governed by .
To understand China's population and demographics, it helps to understand its government a bit.
is governed by the Communist Party with its seat of government in Beijing, which exercises jurisdiction over 5 autonomous regions, 22 provinces, 4 direct-controlled municipalities and 2 primarily self-governing special administrative regions (Macau and ). The PRC also claims , which is controlled by a separate political entity called the Republic of China (ROC) as its 23rd province. This makes population figures a bit confusing.
The figure quoted at the top of this article, for example, doesn’t include the island of Taiwan, which the PRC claims as a part of China. Nor does it include the former British and Portugese colonies of Hong Kong and Macau, which are governed as special administrative regions.
China Population Density
As a whole, China has an
of 145 people per square kilometer, or 375 people per square mile. This ranks 81st, despite the country itself being one of the largest in terms of size and the largest in terms of population.
The density figures change dramatically when you look at the largest urban areas, however. , the largest city in the country and the world, has a
of 3,800 people per square kilometer, or 9,900 people per square mile.
A few of China's cities make the list of the top 30 most densely populated cities in the world, although most on the list are in India, the ,
and other countries. Hong Kong is the
with 68,400 people per square mile. Macau follows behind as the 9th most densely populated, with a density of 65,400 people per square mile. Macau tops the list of sovereign states and dependent territories in terms of population density. Despite this tightly packed area, it still has the second highest life expectancy in the world and remains one of the few areas in
to receive a
China Demographics
Today, China is considered a middle-income country, and its rapid growth over the decades has pulled hundreds of millions of its citizens out of poverty. About 10% of the population in the country lives on $1 USD a day, compared to 64% just 35 years ago.
Although 56 different ethnic groups are officially recognized in China,
Only one other group – Zhuang – has a larger than 1% share of the population. Other ethnic groups are growing at a higher rate than Han Chinese, but because of the massive dominance of Han Chinese, this is not expected to dramatically alter China’s ethnic composition.
China is officially an atheist state, and doesn’t survey its people on their religion. Because of this, no accurate figures regarding religious demographics are available. China's constitution guarantees freedom of religion, although any religious organization without official approval faces state persecution.
taken in China showed that 85% of Chinese residents have some religious beliefs, while just 15% consider themselves to be atheists.
Chinese culture and civilization has been influenced by many religious movements over the past 1,000 years, and Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism are considered the country's
based on their cultural and historical impact. China has also seen an interesting syncing of these three religions in the form of a folk religion that is common throughout the country.
of the population is Islamic, with a Christian population
Buddhism is practiced by 10 to 18% of Chinese residents, while over 30% practice local folk religions.
China's Population History
China has had a rocky population history, littered with war, famine, and natural disasters. Five of the nine most deadly wars took place in China, killing an estimated total of over 123 million people. The most deadly was the
(220AD - 280AD), where an estimated 40 million people died from war, famine, and disease. In 1850, a man named Hong Xiuquan led a rebellion to try to create the
By proclaiming himself to be the younger brother of Jesus, he grew his following to between 10,000 and 30,000 followers, and by late 1850 they controlled over a third of China. During the 15 years of the rebellion, an estimated 20-30 million people died, primarily due to plague and famine.
China's Growth Problems
The size of China's population has long been a hot political issue in China. After rapid population growth in the middle of the 20th century, the Chinese government sought to limit population growth by introducting the famous "one child policy."
The scheme, which rewarded couples that agreed to have just one child with cash bonuses and better access to housing, proved so successful that the birth rate of 1.4 children per woman fell below the replenishment rate of 2.1 children per woman that was needed to maintain the level of population. As a result, experts are now concerned that China’s low birth rate, combined with its aging population, will damage it’s future economic development.
The one child policy was met with a great deal of resistance, particularly in rural areas. Families who breach this policy tend to lie on census polls, so the true population of China may be a bit skewed. This means that Chinese population statistics have become less reliable since the policy began in the 1970s. The policy
Much of China’s economic growth has been attributed to its abundant and cheap workforce, combined with its low social costs. With the number of young Chinese falling and the number of elderly Chinese increasing, it is not certain whether China’s economy can continue to grow at the same rapid rate, and the government is facing increasing calls to abandon its one child policy.
China also has an abnormal ratio of male to female births. Whereas in most countries more girls are born than boys, in China the reverse is true. Many suspect that this is because of a preference for boys among Chinese families. Whatever the reason, it is likely that this will have an impact on China’s aging population as women continue to be seen as the primary caregivers within Chinese society.
Population Rank
% of World Pop
How Many People Live in China?
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China Population Clock
What is the population of China (as of [[date]])?
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Last UN Estimate (July 1, 2016)
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Births Per Day
Deaths Per Day
Net Migrations Per Day
Net Change Per Day
Population Change Since January 1st
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Net [[getIncreaseOrDecrease()]] of 1 person every [[getDurationPerPerson()]]
Population estimated based on interpolation of
China Population Indicators
World Ranking
Crude Birth Rate
11.449 births/thousand
Crude Death Rate
7.376 deaths/thousand
Crude Net Migration Rate
-0.216 people/thousand
Life Expectancy (Both Sexes)
76.5 years
Life Expectancy (Male)
75.03 years
Life Expectancy (Female)
78.08 years
Total Fertility Rate
1.591 children/woman
Net Reproduction Rate
0.727 surviving daughters/woman
Sex Ratio At Birth
1.15 males per female
Infant Mortality Rate
9.599 deaths/1,000 live births
Under Five Mortality
11.187 deaths/thousand
Mean Age at Childbearing
26.686 years
Population Data via
(2015 Revision)
China Population Growth
China's population projections are very interesting, given that it is the most populous country in the world. According to current projections, China's population will finally peak in 2030 with a shrinking labor force and an over-65 population of 240 million. Only
has aged faster than China.
China has another very serious demographic problem due to sex-selective abortion and its one-child policy, resulting in a ratio of 120 boys for every 100 girls. It's estimated that the percentage of men in their late 30's who have never married will quintuple by 2030, and this large number of unmarried young men will have a detrimental impact on population growth.
By 2028, both
and China are estimated to have 1.4 billion residents each, but India will start to take 1st place with a growth continuing until 2050, while China's population is expected to decline after 2030.
China Population History
Population
Density (km?)
Density Rank
Growth Rate
World Rank
1,382,323,332
1,376,048,943
1,340,968,737
1,305,600,630
1,269,974,572
1,227,841,281
1,154,605,773
1,052,622,409
977,837,433
905,580,445
808,510,713
706,590,947
644,450,173
598,574,241
544,112,923
China Population Projections
Population
Density (km?)
Density Rank
Growth Rate
World Rank
1,402,847,838
1,414,872,342
1,415,545,109
1,408,316,052
1,394,714,890
1,374,657,061
1,348,056,330
1,315,148,137
1,276,757,047
1,236,664,095
1,197,533,065
1,159,644,893
1,122,569,261
1,087,073,722
1,055,072,644
1,028,079,962
- Global demographic estimates and projections by the United Nations
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The short answer: it’s not great, but it’s better than a lot of other places.
Problems with learning Chinese in China
A lot of people speak English. I teach English for the English department. They all speak English. My students speak English. Most of my life is in English. This also means the urgency for learning Chinese is reduced because you can usually find English-speaking people who will help you accomplish whatever it is you need to do.
People want to practice their English at you. Teddi and I started calling them “yingwen bandits” because strangers would ambush us and bludgeon us in the ears with a loud “Where are you come from!?” On the other hand, a lot of times, if I know the person speaks English, I’ll feel a little guilty speaking Chinese because I know one of the main reasons they’re hanging out with me is probably to practice English.
There aren’t very many resources in the common bookstores for foreigners learning Chinese. Just count how many dictionaries have pinyin in them. Almost all the text books want to teach foreigners how to write hanzi and that, in my opinion, is a good project to start after one is fluent with speaking and listening. So, unless you brought your own stuff, you’re stuck with children’s pinyin books (without English translations) and .
It is also worth noting that many expats find it difficult to make Chinese friends. I haven’t found that to be the case. But then again, I live on campus at a university teeming with colleagues (there is a good side to #1). I also have some hobbies (ping pong) that give me opportunities to meet people outside the work environment.
So, you really don’t need to speak Chinese in China. I’ve met people who have traveled all over the country, lived here for years and years, even had a Chinese house-mate, and still couldn’t tell the time in Chinese. If you need something done, there is probably someone with good enough English and an eagerness to practice it that will be willing to help you do it.
The good thing about learning Chinese in China
The second language (L2) environment
The L2 environment does help with motivation (e.g. “I really want to learn Chinese so I can talk to that guy right there”). But as for the “Oh I’ll just pick it up” theory: rubbish. Not with Chinese at least. I’ve known of very few adults who did that with Chinese. But it is better to learn Chinese in China than in a classroom in America because the probability that you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned is higher (though not guaranteed).
How to stack the deck in favor of your learning Chinese in China
I always seem to have the same conversation with my English students. It goes something like this:
S: Teacher, how can I improve my spoken English?
A: Get a foreign boyfriend.
S: Hahaha. No really.
A: No really.
As cliché as it sounds, the two ways people usually learn Chinese the fastest are:
Get a Chinese boyfriend/girlfriend
Go to bars a lot
And even then, . One of the best alternatives/supplements to those two strategies is to find .}