Urban Development in China

6 indicators covering urban development for China.

IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank
Population in the largest city 3.3% 2025 up 10.0% 153rd
Population density 150.26 people per sq. km of land area 2023 up 3.5% 74th
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 31.99 micrograms per cubic meter 2023 down 38.2% 43rd
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 460.16 million 2025 up 28.4% 1st
Population in largest city 30.48 million 2025 up 29.8% 3rd
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% 2017 down 0.0% 125th