China Population in 1981

Historical population record for asia/china">China, with year-over-year context and source information.

Population in 1981

993,885,000 people

Compared with 1980, the population changed by 12,650,000 people (+1.29%).

Population around 1981

YearPopulation
1979969,005,000
1980981,235,000
1981993,885,000
19821,008,630,000
19831,023,310,000

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What was the population of China in 1981?

The recorded population was 993,885,000.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 12,650,000 people (+1.29%) from 1980.

What is the source for this population record?

The record is attributed to World Bank Open Data.

Can I compare this year with other years?

Yes. Use the population history and change calculator links on this page.

Sources

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