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China: Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)

In , China's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) was 68.34.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 63.29 . China ranks #35 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

China Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
72.99
Trough
68.22
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
-1.4%
-0.3% / yr
10-year change
-5.1%
-0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)
68.3419
68.2242
68.3506
68.5840
68.8828
69.3294
69.8385
70.4437
71.0690
71.5706

About Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)

Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.FE.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, China's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) was 68.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
China's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, China ranked #35 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population).
How does China's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in 2024 was 63.29, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 37.
What is Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) and how is it measured?
Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. 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.1564.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.