Country insights
Explore Health Care in Asia
China is the most populated nation on earth with nearly 1.4 billion people. 139 million people of the population are over the age of 64. Health expenditures have risen in the last few decades due to insurance reform, the aging population, technology advance and economic development. The central government in China is responsible for national health policy, law and administration.
Population: 1,385.6 million
Life expectancy: 76.3
Spend on healthcare % of GDP : 5.32%
Fertility rate: 1.6%

Age groups

  • 0-14: 17.15%
  • 15-24: 12.78%
  • 25-54: 48.51%
  • 55-64: 10.75%
  • 65 years and over: 10.81%

Hospitals

  • 14,300 – Puplic
  • 15,800 – Private

Health spending averages per person USD

  • $564

Total spend on healthcare local currency

  • 5,670.3 Billion RMB

No. of healthcare workers

  • 7 million