Rural Population in China

Source: World Bank
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Rural population reached 485 mil in 2024 in China, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 2.87% less than in the previous year.

Historically, rural population in China reached an all time high of 836 mil in 1991 and an all time low of 485 mil in 2024.

China has been ranked 2nd within the group of 171 countries we follow in terms of rural population.

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