China Facts
Capital of ChinaThe capital of China is Beijing.
| Capital | Beijing |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 1,419.3 million |
| Total area | 9,596,961 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 148 people per km² |
| Currency | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 1,419.3 million people = 1,419,300,000 people. Divided by 9,596,961 km²: 147.89 people per km², which rounds to 148.
Check it backwards
148 × 9,596,961 km² ≈ 1,419,390,532 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
How many people live in China?
About 1,419.3 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 148 people per km².
How big is China?
China covers 9,596,961 km² in total area.
What currency does China use?
The Chinese yuan (CNY).