Railway Length: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Railway network length comparison. China has 15%+ of world railways.
Quick Answer
China had 160,000 km of railways in 2025, 13.6% of global total. From 6.5% in 2000, China expanded its railway network significantly. China has over one-tenth of world's railways. Data from World Bank covers 2000-2025.
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Data Table
4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 68 | 1050 | 982 | 6.5 |
| 2010 | 91 | 1100 | 1009 | 8.3 |
| 2020 | 146 | 1150 | 1004 | 12.7 |
| 2025 | 160 | 1180 | 1020 | 13.6 |
About This Dataset
Railway network length comparison. China has 15%+ of world railways.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 160 Thousand km and world total: 1,180 Thousand km. The dataset spans 4 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
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China Data Portal (2026). Railway Length: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/railway-length-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
World Bank
Last Updated:
2026-07-18T04:33:53.810Z
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What is China's Railway Length: China vs World in 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 160 Thousand km and world total: 1,180 Thousand km. This dataset includes 4 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where can I download Railway Length: China vs World data?
You can download Railway Length: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/railway-length-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Railway Length: China vs World?
The Railway Length: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: World Bank.