Average age, urban in China
China: Average age, urban was 38.35 in 2013. ▬ Flat
Latest (2013)
38.35
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
37th
of 99 countries
All-time high
39.23
in 2007
All-time low
37.03
in 2010
Years of data
5
2002–2013
Average age, urban in China, 2002–2013
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
China recorded 38.35 for average age, urban in 2013.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average age, urban in China peaked at 39.23 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 37.03, in 2010.
China ranks 37th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average age, urban in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 37.81 | — |
| 2005 | 37.33 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 39.23 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 37.03 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 38.35 | +3.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 38.35 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.8, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- China's 38.35 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 34.61, 1.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.12 | 37.33 | 39.23 | 3 |
| 2010s | 37.69 | 37.03 | 38.35 | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
- 34 United States 38.8 compare
- 35 Cyprus 38.61 compare
- 36 Montenegro 38.53 compare
- 38 Ukraine 38.31 compare
- 39 Luxembourg 38.05 compare
- 40 Moldova 37.96 compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average age, urban in China?
- Average age, urban in China was 38.35 in 2013, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average age, urban recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 39.23 in 2007.
- What is the lowest average age, urban recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.03 in 2010.
- How does China rank for average age, urban?
- China ranks 37th out of 99 countries with data for 2013.
- Is average age, urban rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average age, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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