What is the average family size in China 2021?
Lily Fisher
Updated on May 12, 2026
Nationally, the average household size is 3.0 people per household. It is calculated by dividing the household population by total households.
What is a typical family size in China?
Average household size in ChinaThe average number of people living in one household in China dropped from 3.5 in 1990 to 2.87 in 2011. Since 2011, the figure was relatively stable and ranged between 2.87 and 3.17 people per household.