China ranks number 2 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population The population density in china is 151 per km² (391 people per mi²). According to some sources, christianity could represent as much as 20% of china’s population by 2025 Buddhism is practiced by 10 to 18% of chinese residents, while over 30% practice local folk religions China has had a rocky population history, littered with war, famine, and natural disasters. The current population of china is 1,405,773,318 people, as of 2025 based on the adjusted un estimation
The latest officially reported number was 1,408,975,000 in 2024. The population of china is projected at 1,416,096,094, or 1,416 million, or 1.416 billion, as of july 1, 2025 The total population in china is projected at 1,419,321,278, or 1,419 million, or 1.419 billion people, for the year 2024. Updated with 2024 numbers and new immigration visualizations. As of 1 january 2025, the population of china was estimated to be 1,474,016,821 people This is an increase of 0.52 % (7,566,882 people) compared to population of 1,466,449,939 the year before.
Total population for china in 2024 was 1,425,178,782, a 1.03% increase from 2023. Update to date information about population of china in 2025 Today, historical, and projected population, growth rate, immigration, median age Data tables, maps, charts, and live population clock.
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