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

Latest (2023)
-80.7 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 80.7%
World rank
234th
of 236 countries
All-time high
644.86 % change on previous year
in 1962
All-time low
-418.18 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
72
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in China (People’s Republic of), 1951–2023

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near China (People’s Republic of)

  1. 231 Palau -54.52 % change on previous year compare
  2. 232 Sweden -61.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 233 Netherlands -73.82 % change on previous year compare
  4. 235 Belgium -99.42 % change on previous year compare
  5. 236 Aruba -151.91 % change on previous year compare

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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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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, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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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.