What is the Population of China?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
China has a population of approximately 1,408,280,000 people, making it the 2nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 17.60% of the world's population. With a land area of 9,706,961 km², the population density is roughly 145 people per km².
| Population | 1,408,280,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 2nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 17.60% |
| Area | 9,706,961 km² |
| Population density | 145 / km² |
| Demonym | Chinese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 2nd |
| India | 1,417,492,000 | 1st |
| United States | 340,110,988 | 3rd |
| Indonesia | 284,438,782 | 4th |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 5th |
China compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 652,230 |
| Bhutan | 784,043 | 38,394 |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 676,578 |
| India | 1,417,492,000 | 3,287,263 |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 2,724,900 |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 147,181 |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 120,538 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 199,951 |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 236,800 |
| Mongolia | 3,544,835 | 1,564,110 |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 796,095 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
| Tajikistan | 10,499,000 | 143,100 |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 331,212 |
China in context
- China covers 9,706,961 km², making it the 3rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
- With 1,408,280,000 people, China holds about 86.1% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- China is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of China — FAQ
What is the population of China?
The population of China is approximately 1,408,280,000 (1.4 billion) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of China in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of China at approximately 1,408,280,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). China is the 2nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in China?
Approximately 1,408,280,000 people live in China, making it the 2nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does China rank by population?
China is the 2nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 17.60%.
What is the population density of China?
China has a population density of roughly 145 people per km², based on a land area of 9,706,961 km².
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