China: Rural population, percent
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| China |
Rural population, percent of total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 33.66 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2025 |
| Average | 65.72 |
| Min - Max | 33.66 - 83.16 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2025 is 33.66 percent, a decline from 34.11 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 37.92 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1960 to 2025 is 65.72 percent. The minimum value, 33.66 percent, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 83.16 percent was recorded in 1963.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 1,406.58 | 2025 | million |
| Percent urban population | 66.34 | 2025 | percent |
| Population density | 150 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 14.67 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 15.41 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent female population | 49.06 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 33.66 | 2025 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 43.51 | 2025 | percent |
| Refugee population | 296 | 2023 | refugees |
| Population growth | -0.17 | 2025 | percent |