Page Research and reports UNICEF’s work is grounded in empirical data, rigorous research and thoughtful analysis. Available in:中文English Our latest reports UNICEF combines its experience and well-collected evidence and analysis to create programmes, campaigns and initiatives wherever they are needed most. Report UNICEF CHINA 2016 - 2020 FIVE YEARS OF RESULTS FOR CHILDREN IN CHINA See the full report Report How the marketing of formula milk influences infant feeding This report summarizes the findings of a multicountry study examining the impact of breast milk marketing on infant feeding decisions and practices. See the full report Report EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) A UNICEF PRIORITY FOR 2021-2025 See the full report Report HEALTHY WEIGHT AMONG CHILDREN A UNICEF PRIORITY FOR 2021-2025 See the full report Report ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH A UNICEF PRIORITY FOR 2021-2025 See the full report Report Driving Children’s Diets Childhood overweight and obesity in China has been associated with the increase in consumption of highly processed food and drink. See the full report Key Research Report An Atlas of Social Indicators of Children in China An overview of the situation of children in China. See the full report Statistics An Atlas of Social Indicators of Children in China An overview of the situation of children in China. Visit the page Annual Report UNICEF annual report 2019 This report highlights UNICEF’s achievements in 2019 See the full report File list Statistics 27 December 2018 Urban share of population, 1982–2017 The urbanization rate (the urban share of population20) increased from 21.2 per cent in 1982 to over 50 per cent in 2011 for the first time. Statistics 27 December 2018 Dependency ratio, 1950–2100 It is estimated that China’s total dependency ratio will exceed 75 per cent by 2055, much higher than the estimated global average. Statistics 27 December 2018 Population pyramid, 2017 China's population is ageing due to its long-term low fertility rate and the increase in life expectancy. Statistics 27 December 2018 Life expectancy at birth, by province, 2010 There are significant disparities in life expectancy at birth between western and eastern provinces. Statistics 27 December 2018 Life expectancy at birth, 1981–2015 By 2015, the average life expectancy at birth had risen to 76 years. Statistics 27 December 2018 Sex ratio at birth, by urban-rural, 1982–2015 The SRB is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Statistics 27 December 2018 Sex ratio at birth, by province, 2015 The degree of imbalance in the SRB differs across regions. Statistics 27 December 2018 Sex ratio at birth, 1982–2017 In the absence of intervention, the SRB generally ranges between 103 and 107 male births per 100 female births. Statistics 27 December 2018 Total number of births, 1980–2017 The total number of births shows a long-term decline with some fluctuations, reflecting the influence of family planning policy adjustments. Statistics 27 December 2018 Child population, by province, 2015 Seventy per cent of the child population is concentrated in the eastern and central regions. Statistics 27 December 2018 Family size and distribution of families with children The size of families in China is shrinking, from 3.4 persons per family in 2000 to 3.1 persons per family in 2015. Statistics 27 December 2018 Total population and child population, 1953–2015 According to the 2015 1% National Population Sample Survey, the child population aged 0–17 in China was estimated to be 271 million in 2015. Prev 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Next