Resources statistical capacity in China

China: Resources statistical capacity was 1.13 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.13 million
Change on year
up 74.5%
World rank
79th
of 146 countries
All-time high
11.64 million
in 2017
All-time low
646,959
in 2022
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in China, 2010–2023

02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M2010201620232010: 3.8M2011: 2.6M2012: 3.6M2013: 1.5M2014: 4.1M2015: 5.1M2016: 8.6M2017: 11.6M2018: 5.9M2019: 7.4M2020: 6.2M2021: 944.6k2022: 647.0k2023: 1.1M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

China recorded 1.13 million for resources statistical capacity in 2023.

That represents a change of up 74.5% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in China peaked at 11.64 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 646,959, in 2022.

China ranks 79th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in China, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in China, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 3.84 million —
2011 2.59 million -32.6%
2012 3.56 million +37.6%
2013 1.53 million -56.9%
2014 4.07 million +165.3%
2015 5.14 million +26.3%
2016 8.60 million +67.1%
2017 11.64 million +35.4%
2018 5.95 million -48.9%
2019 7.43 million +24.8%
2020 6.17 million -17.0%
2021 944,647 -84.7%
2022 646,959 -31.5%
2023 1.13 million +74.5%

China compared with similar countries

  • China's 1.13 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million, 71% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • China's 1.13 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 413,656, 2.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.44 million 1.53 million 11.64 million 10
2020s 2.22 million 646,959 6.17 million 4

Countries ranked near China

  1. 76 Fiji 1.38 million compare
  2. 77 Sri Lanka 1.29 million compare
  3. 78 Sao Tome and Principe 1.22 million compare
  4. 80 Iraq 1.12 million compare
  5. 81 Dominican Republic 1.01 million compare
  6. 82 Cambodia 1.01 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in China?
Resources statistical capacity in China was 1.13 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 11.64 million in 2017.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 646,959 in 2022.
How does China rank for resources statistical capacity?
China ranks 79th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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