China population

 The demographics of China demonstrate a large population with a relatively small youth component, partially a result of China's one-child policy. China's population reached 1 billion in 1982.

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Population of China since 1960 in millions
Population
Increase1,427,647,786 (2018 data) (1st)
Growth rate
Increase 0.59% (2016 est.) (159th)
Birth rate
12.4 births per 1,000 (2017 est.)
Death rate
7.11 deaths per 1,000 (2017 est.)
Life expectancy
Increase76.4 years (2017)
 • male
Increase74.3 years (2017)
 • female
Increase78.8 years (2017)
Fertility rate
1.62 children per woman (2017 est.)
Infant mortality rate

12.2 deaths per 1000. live births  (2015)