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China: Population ages 15-64, total

In , China's Population ages 15-64, total was 976.80 million.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,340,761.61 . 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.1564.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

China Population ages 15-64, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
988.37M
Trough
936.28M
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
-0.5%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-1.1%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, total
976.799M
974.720M
975.760M
977.528M
979.302M
981.778M
984.111M
986.648M
988.168M
988.372M

About Population ages 15-64, total

Total population between the ages 15 to 64. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Population ages 15-64, total in 2024?
In 2024, China's Population ages 15-64, total was 976.80 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Population ages 15-64, total rising or falling?
China's Population ages 15-64, total rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on Population ages 15-64, total?
In 2024, China ranked #2 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, total.
How does China's Population ages 15-64, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, total in 2024 was 24.34 million, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.
What is Population ages 15-64, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. 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.TO), CC BY 4.0.