The population of China in 2025 is estimated to be around 1.41 to 1.42 billion people according to multiple sources based on United Nations data and official estimates. For example, Worldometer reports China's population as approximately 1,416,632,049 as of April 29, 2025, and 1,416,623,203 as of May 2, 2025
. Another source, MacroTrends, estimates the population slightly higher at about 1,424,381,924 in 2025, noting a small decline from previous years
. The 2020 census recorded about 1.412 billion people, and estimates for 2024 put the population at around 1.408 billion, showing a slight decrease due to negative growth rates
. It is worth noting that some skepticism exists about the accuracy of official figures, with some analysts and commentators suggesting the real population might be lower, but these claims are not widely verified
. In summary, the widely accepted figure for China's population in 2025 is approximately 1.41 to 1.42 billion people.
