Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in China
China: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 1.12 million 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
1.12 million 1000 No
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
1st
of 226 countries
All-time high
1.12 million 1000 No
in 2047
All-time low
69,355 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
101
1950–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in China, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population - est. & proj. — urban population in China is 1.12 million 1000 No, measured in 2050.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in China peaked at 1.12 million 1000 No in 2047 and was at its lowest, 69,355 1000 No, in 1950.
China ranks 1st of 226 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in China, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 69,355 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 73,547 1000 No | +6.0% |
| 1952 | 77,582 1000 No | +5.5% |
| 1953 | 81,539 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 1954 | 85,511 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1955 | 89,567 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1956 | 93,770 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1957 | 98,155 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1958 | 102,762 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1959 | 107,602 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1960 | 112,695 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1961 | 118,054 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1962 | 123,748 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 129,857 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 136,485 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 138,178 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 140,495 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 143,400 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 146,474 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 149,554 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 152,511 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 155,473 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 158,304 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 161,915 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 166,344 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 170,738 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 174,627 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 178,363 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 185,091 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 195,195 1000 No | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 205,755 1000 No | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 216,742 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 228,200 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 238,558 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 249,541 1000 No | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 261,232 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 273,820 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 287,274 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 301,263 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 315,438 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 329,577 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 344,765 1000 No | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 359,785 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 374,739 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 389,770 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 404,943 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 420,253 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 435,602 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 451,089 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 466,771 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 482,728 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 501,453 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 521,894 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 542,756 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 564,037 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 585,634 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 606,989 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 628,351 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 650,038 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 671,961 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 694,170 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 715,762 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 737,124 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 758,534 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 779,954 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 801,264 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 822,423 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 843,315 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 863,602 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 883,205 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 902,078 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 920,174 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 937,461 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 953,932 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 969,591 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 984,445 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2026 | 998,486 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2027 | 1.01 million 1000 No | +1.3% |
| 2028 | 1.02 million 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2029 | 1.04 million 1000 No | +1.1% |
| 2030 | 1.05 million 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2031 | 1.06 million 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2032 | 1.07 million 1000 No | +0.9% |
| 2033 | 1.07 million 1000 No | +0.8% |
| 2034 | 1.08 million 1000 No | +0.7% |
| 2035 | 1.09 million 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2036 | 1.09 million 1000 No | +0.6% |
| 2037 | 1.10 million 1000 No | +0.5% |
| 2038 | 1.11 million 1000 No | +0.4% |
| 2039 | 1.11 million 1000 No | +0.4% |
| 2040 | 1.11 million 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2041 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.3% |
| 2042 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.2% |
| 2043 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.1% |
| 2044 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.1% |
| 2045 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.1% |
| 2046 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.0% |
| 2047 | 1.12 million 1000 No | +0.0% |
| 2048 | 1.12 million 1000 No | -0.0% |
| 2049 | 1.12 million 1000 No | -0.0% |
| 2050 | 1.12 million 1000 No | -0.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 1.12 million 1000 No is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,709 1000 No, 196.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- China's 1.12 million 1000 No is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 541.53 1000 No, 2070.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 87,939 1000 No | 69,355 1000 No | 107,602 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 133,894 1000 No | 112,695 1000 No | 149,554 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 169,856 1000 No | 152,511 1000 No | 195,195 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 257,782 1000 No | 205,755 1000 No | 315,438 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 397,729 1000 No | 329,577 1000 No | 466,771 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 575,584 1000 No | 482,728 1000 No | 671,961 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 789,935 1000 No | 694,170 1000 No | 883,205 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 973,769 1000 No | 902,078 1000 No | 1.04 million 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.08 million 1000 No | 1.05 million 1000 No | 1.11 million 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.12 million 1000 No | 1.11 million 1000 No | 1.12 million 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.12 million 1000 No | 1.12 million 1000 No | 1.12 million 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
- 2 China, mainland 1.09 million 1000 No compare
- 3 India 876,613 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 125,931 1000 No compare
- 4 Nigeria 287,130 1000 No compare
More work & labour data for China
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.74 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0615 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 275,362 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 319,567 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 326,230 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 645,797 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in China?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in China was 1.12 million 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million 1000 No in 2047.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 69,355 1000 No in 1950.
- How does China rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- China ranks 1st out of 226 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.