In 2023, the ratio of urban to rural population varied greatly in different provinces of China. While Guangdong province had an urban population of around 95.8 million and a rural population of 31.2 million, Tibet had an urban population of only 1.4 million, but a rural population of around 2.2 million.
Urban and rural population in China in 2023, by province or region
(in millions)
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National Bureau of Statistics of China. (October 15, 2024). Urban and rural population in China in 2023, by province or region (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1088875/china-urban-and-rural-population-by-region-province/
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