China vs South Asia: Women of reproductive age
China
319.44 million
in 2023
South Asia
512.73 million
in 2023
China rank
2nd
South Asia rank
2nd
Women of reproductive age over time
- China
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 512.73 million against 319.44 million in China, a difference of 193.29 million.
That makes South Asia's figure about 1.6 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was China ahead.
China ranks 2nd and South Asia ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and South Asia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 333.18 million | 299.55 million | 33.62 million | China |
| 2000s | 365.20 million | 381.05 million | 15.85 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 360.02 million | 456.32 million | 96.31 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 326.32 million | 503.81 million | 177.50 million | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher women of reproductive age, China or South Asia?
- South Asia, at 512.73 million against 319.44 million in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in women of reproductive age between China and South Asia?
- 193.29 million, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Asia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do China and South Asia rank globally for women of reproductive age?
- China ranks 2nd and South Asia ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Women of reproductive age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.