China
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Beijing
1,406,585,000
9,706,961 km²
Chinese yuan
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China is located in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Beijing, and it has a population of 1,406,585,000 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 9,706,961 square kilometers (approximately 3,747,879 square miles). Its currency is Chinese yuan. The population density is approximately 145 people per square kilometer. China shares land borders with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.
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China at a glance
Asia
145 / km²
9,706,961 km²
Approximately 3,747,879 mi² (square miles)
Beijing
Economy of China
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering China
Afghanistan
Bhutan
India
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
Pakistan
Russia
Tajikistan
Vietnam
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Frequently asked questions about China
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has 1,406,585,000 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of China in square kilometers and square miles?
China has a total area of 9,706,961 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 3,747,879 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in China?
The currency of China is Chinese yuan.