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China
Asia · Eastern Asia
Overview
China is located in Eastern Asia within Asia, alongside 4 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 1.41B, China ranks 2nd of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 150 people per km² (62nd of 196 by density).
China's GDP is $18.74T, 2nd largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $13,303 (69th of 181 by GDP per capita).
Nearby countries in Eastern Asia: Japan, Mongolia, North Korea.
Identity
Capital
Beijing
Currency
Yuan Renminbi
CNY
Official language
Mandarin Chinese
Continent / Region
Asia · Eastern Asia
People
Population
1.41BWorld Bank 2024
Population density
150 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
$18.74TWorld Bank 2024
GDP per capita
$13,303World Bank 2024
Geography
Land area
Trade· top exports 2022
1
Telephone sets for cellular networks (smartphones)
2
Automatic data processing machines (computers)
3
Electronic integrated circuits