China Data Resources
Population Demographics
Population Demographics
- 2000 Population Census – About 2,000 Data Variables
- Over 2,800 Counties and Districts
- Over 50,000 Townships
- Over 7.4 million 1 km2 Grids
- Yearly Population Estimates and Projections at city, county and township levels
| Number of Geographies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Largest Census Geographies | National | 1 |
| Province | 31 | |
| Prefecture | 345 | |
| County/District | 2, 873 | |
| Smallest Census Geographies with complete data | Township | 50,500 |
| 1km² grids | 7.4 million | |
| Custom Geographic | Geometric Areas | Radii and Polygon Areas |
Types of Census Data – 2000 PRC Population Census
- General Information
- Nationalities
- Age Structure
- Household Structure
- Education
- Fertility
- Deaths
- Marriage
- Migration
- Housing Status
- Industries and Occupations
The 2000 PRC Census is outdated, just like the U.S. 2000 census
- Annually Updated Demographic Estimates and Projections
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2008 Population Estimates
- Total Population
- Population by Age and Sex
- Total Households
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2011 Population Projections
- Total Population
- Population by Age and Sex
- Total Households
| Sample Grid 2000 Population Estimates | Sample Township Report – 2007 Estimates | 2000 Census Sample Report |
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Notes:
China Data Center (University of Michigan) collaborated with the All China Marketing Research Company (Beijing) to make the 2000 Chinese Population Census and 2004 Chinese Economic Census data available internationally.
Demographic Consulting, Inc. (California) partnered with China Data Center and All China Marketing Research to develop and distribute the annual demographic updates. The initial demographic updates project was partially supported by Grant Number 1 R43 HD056643 01 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S.

