The Population of China Compared with the Rest of the World

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China is the world’s most populous country with an astounding 1.44 billion citizens. Altogether, the size of the population of China is larger than nearly four regions combined: South America, Europe, the U.S. & Canada, and Australia & New Zealand.

Using data from the UN, this unconventional map reveals the comparative size of China’s population next to a multitude of other countries.

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The Population of China Compared with the Rest of the World

China is the world’s most populous country with an astounding 1.44 billion citizens. Altogether, the size of the population of China is larger than nearly four regions combined: South America, Europe, the U.S. & Canada, and Australia & New Zealand.

Using data from the UN, this unconventional map reveals the comparative size of China’s population next to a multitude of other countries.


First published: Feb 22, 2021 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division

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