China
Urban population growth (annual %)
Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Historical trend
Analytical takeaways
- China records 1 for Urban population growth (annual %) in 2025, ranking #154 globally out of 217 countries.
- Urban population growth (annual %) increased from -3 in 1961 to 1 in 2025, a gain of 4.
- The country sits in the middle of the global distribution for this metric, making the page a balanced entry point for comparative analysis beyond the extremes.
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