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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
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
China2023 · 2.5%
02.557.5101960199320252001: 10%2002: 9.3%2003: 8.6%2004: 7.8%2005: 6.9%2006: 6%2007: 4.9%2008: 3.9%2009: 2.9%2010: 2.5%2011: 2.5%2012: 2.5%2013: 2.5%2014: 2.5%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.5%2017: 2.5%2018: 2.5%2019: 2.5%2020: 2.5%2021: 2.5%2022: 2.5%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

China in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Beijing
Country code
CHN

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