China
Country statistics · 1990–present
China at a Glance
China is home to 1.41 billion people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $17,725, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.0 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.41 billion as of 2024. With a birth rate of 6.8 and a death rate of 7.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -1.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -1,394,885 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
China is one of the largest economies in the world, with a total GDP that is projected at $24.7 trillion (2029 IMF projection). At $17,725 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.7% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.0 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $763 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.7% (2020), reflecting high literacy rates. 91.6% of the population use the internet (2025), indicating near-universal internet access.