Core Insights - The report from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that in 2024, China's working-age population (ages 16-59) will be 857.98 million, accounting for 60.9% of the total population, highlighting the continued demographic advantage and population dividend [1] - By the end of 2024, China's urbanization rate is projected to reach 67%, reflecting a 3.11 percentage point increase from the end of 2020 [1] - The total population of China is expected to be 1,408.28 million by the end of 2024, maintaining its position among the highest globally [1] Population Distribution - The population is increasingly concentrated in urban areas and eastern regions, with the urban population reaching 943.50 million by the end of 2024 [1] - The permanent population in eastern regions will be 567.02 million, representing 40.32% of the national population, an increase of 0.30 percentage points since 2020 [1] Life Expectancy and Education - The average life expectancy in China is projected to reach 79 years in 2024, an increase of 1.07 years since 2020, which is 5 years higher than the global average [1] - The average years of education for the working-age population (ages 16-59) will be 11.21 years, an increase of 0.46 years since 2020 [1] - The proportion of citizens with scientific literacy is expected to reach 15.37%, an increase of 4.81 percentage points since 2020 [1]