Figures have been based on medium variant modeling.
As of 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. For statistical purposes, the data for China do not include this area.
As of 20 December 1999, Macao became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. For statistical purposes, the data for China do not include this area."
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Share of population aged 80 and older in China 1950-2100
The graph shows the share of the population aged 80 and over in China from 1950 to 2020, with forecasts up until 2100. In 2020, about *** percent of the population in China was 80 years of age and over.
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (July 11, 2024). Share of population aged 80 and older in China from 1950 to 2020 with forecasts until 2100 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/251533/share-of-persons-aged-80-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Share of population aged 80 and older in China from 1950 to 2020 with forecasts until 2100 ." Chart. July 11, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/251533/share-of-persons-aged-80-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2024). Share of population aged 80 and older in China from 1950 to 2020 with forecasts until 2100 . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/251533/share-of-persons-aged-80-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Share of Population Aged 80 and Older in China from 1950 to 2020 with Forecasts until 2100 ." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 11 Jul 2024, /statistics/251533/share-of-persons-aged-80-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), Share of population aged 80 and older in China from 1950 to 2020 with forecasts until 2100 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/251533/share-of-persons-aged-80-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Share of population aged 80 and older in China from 1950 to 2020 with forecasts until 2100 [Graph], United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), July 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/251533/share-of-persons-aged-80-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
