Natural population growth, annual growth rate in China (People’s Republic of)
China (People’s Republic of): Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -80.7 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in China (People’s Republic of), 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
China (People’s Republic of) recorded -80.7 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 80.7% on the previous year and down 606.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in China (People’s Republic of) peaked at 644.86 % change on previous year in 1962 and was at its lowest, -418.18 % change on previous year, in 2022.
China (People’s Republic of) ranks 234th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -5.25 % change on previous year | -65.42 % change on previous year | 31.25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 61.6 % change on previous year | -104.41 % change on previous year | 644.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -5.81 % change on previous year | -14.35 % change on previous year | 6.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.31 % change on previous year | -16.58 % change on previous year | 10.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.87 % change on previous year | -27.16 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4005 % change on previous year | -11.03 % change on previous year | 5.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.59 % change on previous year | -34.67 % change on previous year | 13.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -171.96 % change on previous year | -418.18 % change on previous year | -68.15 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More population data for China (People’s Republic of)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.31 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1671 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.68 (2100)
- Population density 67.46 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 15.54 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.68 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.1664 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 303,405 (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in China (People’s Republic of) was -80.7 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 644.86 % change on previous year in 1962.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was -418.18 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does China (People’s Republic of) rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 234th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 606.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China (People’s Republic of) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.