- Population density of China reached 150.23 people per square kilometerin 2021
- China witnessed a population density growth of 2.35% between 2015 to 2021 and is expected to grow by 2025
- Shanghai, is China's most populous city situated on the eastern coast of the country
Global Population Density Overview
With a population density of 19,737 people per square kilometer, Macao in China was the most densely inhabited country in the world in 2020. Monaco ranked second in terms of population density with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only two countries globally that had a population density of more than 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore was rated third in terms of population density with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with a population density of 7,126 and 3,369 people per square kilometer. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar form the top five most densely populated countries in the world.
The Population Density in China
Between 2015-2021, the population density in China was highest in the year 2021. The Population density reached 150.23 people per square kilometer in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of China grew by 2.35%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density increased by 0.26% in 2021.
Most Populous Places in China in 2021
Based on the population density, infrastructure, and economic outlook, China has been divided into three tiers. In the first tier, there are the most populous cities like Shanghai and Tianjin with more than 10 million population. After Shanghai, Beijing is the second-largest city with a significant population density. Beijing has a population of more than 18 million as of 2021.
Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country
There are multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil that can affect the growth of population density of an individual country. Female infertility rates, Birth rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects are the secondary factors that affect the distribution and density of the population.
