This chart represents the share of the urban population in the total population in China from 2002 to 2021. The term "urban population" is defined as all people residing in cities. It is important to consider that each country has its own statistical definition of what should be considered a city. In 2021, approximately more than ** percent of Chinese people lived in urban areas.
By 2027, China will have *** billion inhabitants compared to **** billion in 2023.
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World Bank. (March 30, 2023). Share of the urban population in the total population in China from 2002 to 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1628840/part-urban-population-china/
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