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China: Surface area (sq. km)

In , China's Surface area (sq. km) was 9.56 million.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 653,670.96 . China ranks #4 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

China Surface area (sq. km) trend

Highlights

Peak
9.56M
Trough
9.56M
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Surface area (sq. km)
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M
9.563M

About Surface area (sq. km)

Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

Indicator code: AG.SRF.TOTL.K2Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?
In 2023, China's Surface area (sq. km) was 9.56 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?
China's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does China rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?
In 2023, China ranked #4 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).
How does China's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?
The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 37.
What is Surface area (sq. km) and how is it measured?
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), CC BY 4.0.