China Urban Population Share (2024)
China's Urban Population Share: 65.9 % of total population in 2024, +0.4pp YoY. World Bank (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), 1990–2024.
China (2024)
65.9
% of total population
+0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of total population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.9 | +0.4pp |
| 2023 | 65.5 | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 65.2 | +0.5pp |
| 2021 | 64.7 | +1.2pp |
| 2020 | 63.5 | +0.8pp |
| 2019 | 62.7 | +1.2pp |
| 2018 | 61.5 | +1.3pp |
| 2017 | 60.2 | +1.4pp |
| 2016 | 58.8 | +1.5pp |
| 2015 | 57.3 | +1.6pp |
| 2014 | 55.8 | +1.3pp |
| 2013 | 54.5 | +1.4pp |
| 2012 | 53.1 | +1.3pp |
| 2011 | 51.8 | +2.6pp |
| 2010 | 49.2 | +0.9pp |
| 2009 | 48.3 | +1.4pp |
| 2008 | 47 | +1.1pp |
| 2007 | 45.9 | +1.5pp |
| 2006 | 44.3 | +1.4pp |
| 2005 | 43 | n/a |
About this Dataset
China recorded 65.9 % of total population in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.4pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 65.9 in 2024 and a trough of 26.2 in 1990.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks china urban population share in China, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 65.9 % of total population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 26.2 in 1990. The latest reading of 65.9 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.4pp.