How many people live in China right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 24,759 births and 30,562 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 1.41B.
Crude birth rate: 6.4 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 7.9 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of China?
China has approximately 1.41B people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.
How many babies are born in China every day?
About 24,759 babies are born in China each day — roughly 0.29 every second.
How many people die in China every day?
About 30,562 people die in China each day — roughly 0.35 every second.
Is the population of China growing or shrinking?
China shrinks naturally by about 2.1M people per year, before migration.