In 2024, there were around 719 million male inhabitants and 689 million female inhabitants living in China, amounting to around 1.41 billion people in total. China's total population decreased for the first time in decades in 2022, and population decline is expected to accelerate in the upcoming years. Birth control in China From the beginning of the 1970s on, having many children was no longer encouraged in mainland China. The one-child policy was then introduced in 1979 to control the total size of the Chinese population. According to the one-child policy, a married couple was only allowed to have one child. With the time, modifications were added to the policy, for example parents living in rural areas were allowed to have a second child if the first was a daughter, and most ethnic minorities were excepted from the policy. Population ageing The birth control led to a decreasing birth rate in China and a more skewed gender ratio of new births due to boy preference. Since the negative economic and social effects of an aging population were more and more felt in China, the one-child policy was considered an obstacle for the country’s further economic development. Since 2014, the one-child policy has been gradually relaxed and fully eliminated at the end of 2015. However, many young Chinese people are not willing to have more children due to high costs of raising a child, especially in urban areas.

Population, female (% of total population) in China was reported at 49.02 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The statistic shows the distribution of the total population in China from 1950 to 2024, by gender. In 2024, about 51.06 percent of the Chinese population were male.

The age distribution of China's population by five-year age groups in 2023 demonstrates that there are more females than males in the population for all age groups below 60 to 64 years. The largest gender difference exists for the younger age groups born between 2000 and 2010 when the one-child policy had been enforced most strictly.

China Population: Female: Age 25 to 29 data was reported at 39.756 Person th in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.234 Person th for 2022. China Population: Female: Age 25 to 29 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.255 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,371.507 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 37.803 Person th in 2009. China Population: Female: Age 25 to 29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Sex.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of China by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for China. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of China by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in China. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for China.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (53) | Female # 30-34 years (103). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the China population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the China is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the China is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in China for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for China Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) in China was reported at 5.8108 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of China town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for China town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of China town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in China town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for China town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (307) | Female # 55-59 years (294). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the China town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the China town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the China town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in China town for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for China town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

China Population: Female: Age 10 to 14 data was reported at 44.208 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.781 Person th for 2022. China Population: Female: Age 10 to 14 data is updated yearly, averaging 49.745 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63,973.025 Person th in 1982 and a record low of 26.422 Person th in 2013. China Population: Female: Age 10 to 14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Sex.

Population ages 30-34, female (% of female population) in China was reported at 7.644 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Population ages 30-34, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in China was reported at 5.2934 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

China Population: City: Female: Age 30 to 34 data was reported at 26.107 Person th in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.300 Person th for 2022. China Population: City: Female: Age 30 to 34 data is updated yearly, averaging 17.819 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29,556.203 Person th in 2020 and a record low of 6.818 Person th in 1994. China Population: City: Female: Age 30 to 34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Sex: City.

In 2023, the gender ratio in different regions in China varied greatly, from around 113.2 men per 100 women in Hainan province to only 97.1 men per 100 women in Liaoning. In most provinces in China, there are living more men than women, leading to a national gender ratio of around 104.2 men to 100 women in 2023.

Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 2,939,462.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,941,028.000 Person for 2016. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,918,453.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,941,028.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 836,948.000 Person in 1960. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 642,136.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 615,247.000 Person for 2016. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 270,652.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 642,136.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 59,284.000 Person in 1960. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

China Population: Female: Age 35 to 39 data was reported at 57.624 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.435 Person th for 2022. China Population: Female: Age 35 to 39 data is updated yearly, averaging 53.448 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,634.855 Person th in 2010 and a record low of 26.412 Person th in 1994. China Population: Female: Age 35 to 39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Sex.

China Population: Education Level: Primary: Female data was reported at 195.372 Person th in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 184,765.550 Person th for 2020. China Population: Education Level: Primary: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 195.865 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2021, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 224,578.928 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 135.591 Person th in 2019. China Population: Education Level: Primary: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: Level of Education.

Population ages 35-39, female (% of female population) in China was reported at 7.8247 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Population ages 35-39, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of China township by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of China township across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of male population, with 53.04% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the China township is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of China township total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for China township Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Ages 50-54: % of Female Population data was reported at 8.708 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.934 % for 2016. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Ages 50-54: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.870 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.079 % in 2014 and a record low of 3.438 % in 1994. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Ages 50-54: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 50 to 54 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;