Stats and Research
China: Key Facts & Digital Landscape (2025 Update)
1, China at a Glance
| Full Name | People’s Republic of China |
| Population | 1.408 billion (2024 year) |
| Capital | Beijing |
| Largest City | Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou |
| Area | 9.388 million sq km (3.624 million sq miles) |
| Major Language | Mandarin Chinese |
| Major Religions | Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Catholicism |
| Life Expectancy | 77.3 years (2023 estimate, WHO) |
| Monetary Unit | 1 Renminbi (yuan) (Y) = 10 jiao = 100 fen; |
| Key Exports | Electronics, machinery, textiles, automotive, AI & tech products |
| GNI per Capita | $12,850 (World Bank, 2024 est.) |
| Internet Domain | .cn |
| International Dialing Code | +86 |
2, China’s Demographic Shifts
- Urbanization Rate: 67% (2024, up from 66.16% in 2023)
- Aging Population: 22% aged 60+ (310 million in 2024)
- Birth Rate Decline: 9.54 million births (2024, slight rebound from 9.02M in 2023)
- Median Age: 40.1 years (rising due to low fertility rates)
3. China’s Internet & Digital Growth
- Total Internet Users: 1.05 billion+ (2025 est., ~75% penetration)
- Mobile Internet Dominance: 99% of users access via smartphones
- 5G Adoption: 800 million+ connections (world leader)
- E-Commerce Market: $2.3 trillion (2024, Alibaba, JD, Pinduoduo driving growth)
- Social Media Penetration: WeChat (1.3B MAU), Douyin (750M DAU)
4. Economic & Tech Powerhouse
- AI & Semiconductor Push: Leading in facial recognition, EVs, and quantum computing
- “Silver Economy” Boom: Healthcare, elderly care tech surging due to aging population
- Domestic Consumption Focus: Government prioritizing “debut economy,” cultural tourism, and smart retail
5, Top 400 Cities in China
