China: Percent female population

The latest value from 2025 is 49.09 percent, an increase from 49.06 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 50.01 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1960 to 2025 is 48.98 percent. The minimum value, 48.83 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 49.11 percent was recorded in 1983. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.