The age structure of the population in China varies greatly across different regions. In 2023, only around 9.6 percent of the population in Shanghai municipality was aged 14 years or younger, while this share amounted to 24.4 percent in Tibet.
Age distribution of the population in China in 2023, by province or region
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Data are based on the annual China National Sample Survey on Population Changes.
Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.
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