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China vs India: Urban Population Comparison

Compare Urban Population of China and India over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, China recorded Urban Population of 933.17M vs 522.44M for India (China's Urban Population is 1.8× larger than India's.).

🇨🇳 China
933.17M
+102.9% since 2000
🇮🇳 India
522.44M
+78.6% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
1.8×
Gap: 410.73M
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China vs India All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of Urban Population for China and India reported by World Bank.

Year 🇨🇳 China Urban Population 🇮🇳 India Urban Population India : China Ratio
2025 933.17M 522.44M 0.56×
2024 928.44M 513.33M 0.55×
2023 924.44M 504.30M 0.55×
2022 920.99M 495.41M 0.54×
2021 914.09M 487.09M 0.53×
2020 896.38M 478.69M 0.53×
2019 882.80M 469.69M 0.53×
2018 862.70M 460.49M 0.53×
2017 841.08M 451.16M 0.54×
2016 816.57M 441.69M 0.54×
2015 791.07M 432.24M 0.55×
2014 764.82M 422.93M 0.55×
2013 742.83M 413.50M 0.56×
2012 719.08M 403.93M 0.56×
2011 697.13M 394.44M 0.57×
2010 658.61M 384.29M 0.58×
2009 643.55M 374.01M 0.58×
2008 622.45M 364.12M 0.58×
2007 604.77M 354.60M 0.59×
2006 581.35M 345.19M 0.59×
2005 560.47M 335.95M 0.60×
2004 541.24M 326.85M 0.60×
2003 522.19M 317.91M 0.61×
2002 500.51M 309.26M 0.62×
2001 478.98M 300.76M 0.63×
2000 460.01M 292.48M 0.64×
1999 435.70M 284.56M 0.65×
1998 414.19M 276.91M 0.67×
1997 392.52M 269.46M 0.69×
1996 371.11M 262.21M 0.71×
1995 349.89M 255.12M 0.73×
1994 339.79M 248.19M 0.73×
1993 329.85M 241.38M 0.73×
1992 319.90M 234.60M 0.73×
1991 310.02M 227.87M 0.74×
1990 297.37M 221.25M 0.74×
1989 293.20M 214.78M 0.73×
1988 284.38M 208.51M 0.73×
1987 274.47M 202.41M 0.74×
1986 261.63M 196.41M 0.75×
1985 249.17M 190.49M 0.76×
1984 238.62M 184.65M 0.77×
1983 221.28M 178.84M 0.81×
1982 207.43M 173.10M 0.83×
1981 200.33M 167.39M 0.84×
1980 190.27M 161.59M 0.85×
1979 183.73M 155.50M 0.85×
1978 171.30M 149.38M 0.87×
1977 165.59M 143.28M 0.87×
1976 162.28M 137.19M 0.85×
1975 158.95M 131.29M 0.83×
1974 154.54M 125.64M 0.81×
1973 151.70M 120.42M 0.79×
1972 147.68M 115.67M 0.78×
1971 145.18M 111.47M 0.77×
1970 142.22M 107.62M 0.76×
1969 139.30M 103.96M 0.75×
1968 136.47M 100.57M 0.74×
1967 133.86M 97.31M 0.73×
1966 131.34M 94.20M 0.72×
1965 128.62M 91.26M 0.71×
1964 127.80M 88.38M 0.69×
1963 114.88M 85.59M 0.75×
1962 115.34M 82.97M 0.72×
1961 127.41M 80.49M 0.63×
1960 131.72M 78.15M 0.59×

Urban Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, China recorded Urban Population of 933.17M, while India recorded 522.44M, representing a scale ratio of ~1.8×.
• 1960 Baseline: China stood at 131.72M and India stood at 78.15M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: China moved to 933.17M (+102.9% since 2000), while India moved to 522.44M (+78.6% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, China's Urban Population expanded at ~2.9% CAGR, while India's expanded at ~2.3% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, China and India followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded 131.72M compared to 78.15M for India. By 2025, the values evolved to 933.17M and 522.44M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 410.73M.
• Scale Ratio: China is 1.8× size of India.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 933.17M (China in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved +102.9% since 2000, while India achieved +78.6% since 2000.

About Urban Population

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for China and India.

Frequently Asked Questions — Urban Population

What is the Urban Population of China?

In 2025, China's Urban Population was 933.17M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Urban Population of India?

In 2025, India's Urban Population was 522.44M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Urban Population?

In 2025, China recorded a higher Urban Population of 933.17M compared to India's 522.44M (a difference of 410.73M).

How has Urban Population changed over time for China and India?

From 2000 to 2025, China's Urban Population changed by +102.9% since 2000, while India's changed by +78.6% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.URB.TOTL (Urban Population). Values represent annual urban population for China and India from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.