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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

China

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population1.41B2025 · peopleGross domestic product$19.5T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$13.86K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth782024 · yearsInternet use91.6%2025 · % of populationForest area24%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
96.7%

% of people aged 15+·2020

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
China2020 · 96.7%
024.1848.3772.5596.741960199320251982: 65.5%1990: 77.8%2000: 90.9%2010: 95.1%2020: 96.7%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

China in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Beijing
Country code
CHN

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