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China: Population ages 0-14, total

In , China's Population ages 0-14, total was 225.55 million.

That's down 3.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9,264,721.89 . China ranks #2 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

China Population ages 0-14, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
264.58M
Trough
225.55M
1-year change
-3.6%
5-year change
-12.0%
-2.5% / yr
10-year change
-10.3%
-1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14, total
225.546M
234.031M
241.790M
248.319M
253.361M
256.174M
257.105M
256.249M
254.031M
252.765M

About Population ages 0-14, total

Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Population ages 0-14, total in 2024?
In 2024, China's Population ages 0-14, total was 225.55 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Population ages 0-14, total rising or falling?
China's Population ages 0-14, total fell 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on Population ages 0-14, total?
In 2024, China ranked #2 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14, total.
How does China's Population ages 0-14, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14, total in 2024 was 9.26 million, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.
What is Population ages 0-14, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO), CC BY 4.0.