How does China rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?

China ranks 72nd out of 120 countries with data for 2025.

Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China

Name: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

China: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 2.0%

World rank

72nd

of 120 countries

All-time high

0.0012 units per US$ of GDP

in 1962

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2021

Years of data

1960–2025

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China, 1960–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 25.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China peaked at 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.

China ranks 72nd of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China, year by year

Annual values for Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP in China, 1960 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0.0011 units per US$ of GDP	+22.7%
1962	0.0012 units per US$ of GDP	+8.0%
1963	0.0011 units per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
1964	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1965	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	-13.2%
1966	0.0008 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1967	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	+6.6%
1968	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
1969	0.0008 units per US$ of GDP	-10.1%
1970	0.0007 units per US$ of GDP	-12.9%
1971	0.0007 units per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
1972	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1973	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	-16.3%
1974	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
1975	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
1976	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	+8.4%
1977	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
1978	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	+20.0%
1979	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-13.8%
1980	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
1981	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+0.5%
1982	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
1983	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
1984	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
1985	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-12.7%
1986	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+7.0%
1987	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+14.7%
1988	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
1989	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-6.4%
1990	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+0.5%
1991	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
1992	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-5.0%
1993	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+1.7%
1994	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-16.4%
1995	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-18.4%
1996	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1997	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-4.4%
1998	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-0.5%
1999	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
2000	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
2001	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
2002	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
2003	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
2004	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
2005	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
2006	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
2007	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-19.7%
2008	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-20.0%
2009	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2010	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-13.1%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.8%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.5%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.7%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.2%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.3%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.4%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.9%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.6%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.3%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0008 units per US$ of GDP	0.0012 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	0.0007 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

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More urban development data for China

Population in the largest city 3.3% (2025)
Population density 150.26 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 31.99 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 460.16 million (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.3272 units per person (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 47 units per square kilometre (2023)
Population in largest city 30.48 million (2025)
Crude steelmaking capacity 1,136 Tonnes (2025)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 11,049 Hectares (2020)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China?: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in China was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP in 1962.
What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
How does China rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?: China ranks 72nd out of 120 countries with data for 2025.
Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks

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Indicator: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 120 places, 7,236 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 18 August 2026

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.