World population level education in China
China: World population level education was 592.51 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
592.51 million
World rank
2nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
637.81 million
in 2080
All-time low
778,400
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in China, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2100, world population level education in China stood at 592.51 million.
That represents a change of down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in China peaked at 637.81 million in 2080 and was at its lowest, 778,400, in 1950.
China ranks 2nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 778,400 | — |
| 1955 | 1.82 million | +134.0% |
| 1960 | 3.33 million | +82.9% |
| 1965 | 5.00 million | +49.9% |
| 1970 | 7.10 million | +42.1% |
| 1975 | 10.15 million | +43.0% |
| 1980 | 14.62 million | +44.0% |
| 1985 | 21.36 million | +46.1% |
| 1990 | 30.94 million | +44.8% |
| 1995 | 43.18 million | +39.6% |
| 2000 | 58.79 million | +36.1% |
| 2005 | 82.97 million | +41.1% |
| 2010 | 116.38 million | +40.3% |
| 2015 | 160.56 million | +38.0% |
| 2020 | 199.48 million | +24.2% |
| 2025 | 247.85 million | +24.3% |
| 2030 | 304.57 million | +22.9% |
| 2035 | 367.86 million | +20.8% |
| 2040 | 427.11 million | +16.1% |
| 2045 | 472.62 million | +10.7% |
| 2050 | 509.25 million | +7.8% |
| 2055 | 542.30 million | +6.5% |
| 2060 | 573.26 million | +5.7% |
| 2065 | 600.60 million | +4.8% |
| 2070 | 621.48 million | +3.5% |
| 2075 | 633.97 million | +2.0% |
| 2080 | 637.81 million | +0.6% |
| 2085 | 634.06 million | -0.6% |
| 2090 | 624.55 million | -1.5% |
| 2095 | 610.73 million | -2.2% |
| 2100 | 592.51 million | -3.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 592.51 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.24 million, 182.9× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- China's 592.51 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.65 million, 162.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.30 million | 778,400 | 1.82 million | 2 |
| 1960s | 4.16 million | 3.33 million | 5.00 million | 2 |
| 1970s | 8.62 million | 7.10 million | 10.15 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 17.99 million | 14.62 million | 21.36 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 37.06 million | 30.94 million | 43.18 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 70.88 million | 58.79 million | 82.97 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 138.47 million | 116.38 million | 160.56 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 223.66 million | 199.48 million | 247.85 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 336.21 million | 304.57 million | 367.86 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 449.86 million | 427.11 million | 472.62 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 525.78 million | 509.25 million | 542.30 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 586.93 million | 573.26 million | 600.60 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 627.72 million | 621.48 million | 633.97 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 635.94 million | 634.06 million | 637.81 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 617.64 million | 610.73 million | 624.55 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 592.51 million | 592.51 million | 592.51 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.37 (1997)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.32 (1997)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in China?
- World population level education in China was 592.51 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 637.81 million in 2080.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 778,400 in 1950.
- How does China rank for world population level education?
- China ranks 2nd out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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