China's ageing population and the hukou system
What population pyramids reveal about ageing in China, and how the hukou registration system changes the way population statistics should be read.
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China population guides
Explainers, definitions and context for reading Chinese demographic data with confidence.
Each guide explains one aspect of China’s population data: definitions, sources, regional differences and how to compare figures. 3 guides are available in this language.
The largest cities in China by population
How to compare China's biggest cities, why administrative boundaries matter, and where to find city-level population data.
Read guideChina population 2025: key figures and what they mean
A plain-language guide to China's population size, recent decline, urbanization and what the national figures mean for provinces and cities.
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