Average IQ in China

Demographics

Population size: Approximately 1.4 billion.

Life expectancy: Around 76.5 years.

Birth rate: Approximately 11.2 births per 1,000 population.

Average age of the population: Mid to late 30s.

Percentage of the urban population: About 60%.

Economic indicators

Average salary: Varies by region, but as a rough estimate, the urban monthly salary was about 8,000-9,000 CNY.

Unemployment rate: Around 5.5%.

Inflation rate: Approximately 2.5%.

Level of investment in science and technology as a percentage of GDP: China aims for 2.5%, but exact figures might vary slightly.

Educational and cultural indicators

Percentage distribution of education levels: Varying data, but a significant proportion has completed secondary education.

Number of educational institutions per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Average expenditure on education: Around 4% of GDP.

Duration of education: 12 years for basic education (6 years primary + 3 years junior secondary + 3 years senior secondary), more for tertiary.

Percentage of the population with internet access: Above 70%.

Percentage of literate population: Above 95%.

Percentage of the population with higher education: Over 15% with tertiary education.

Number of scientific publications per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Number of libraries or cultural centers per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Scientific and research indicators

Number of scientists and researchers per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Proportion of the population engaged in research and development activities: Again, specifics are challenging, but China has a growing R&D sector.