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What is the percentage of Han Chinese people in the global population?
What is the percentage of Han Chinese people in the global population?
18%
Where are the Han Chinese people the dominant ethnic group?
Where are the Han Chinese people the dominant ethnic group?
China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau)
What is the population percentage of Han Chinese people in Taiwan?
What is the population percentage of Han Chinese people in Taiwan?
97%
What is the population percentage of Han Chinese people in Singapore?
What is the population percentage of Han Chinese people in Singapore?
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What does the term 'Han' refer to?
What does the term 'Han' refer to?
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Study Notes
Han Chinese Population Overview
- Han Chinese comprise approximately 19% of the global population, making them the largest ethnic group worldwide.
- In China, Han Chinese represent over 90% of the total population, solidifying their status as the dominant ethnic group.
Dominance in Regions
- Han Chinese are the predominant ethnic group in China, easily outnumbering others.
- In Taiwan, Han Chinese make up around 95% of the population, significantly influencing the cultural and political landscape.
- In Singapore, Han Chinese constitute about 76% of the population, playing a crucial role in the nation’s identity and governance.
Definition of 'Han'
- The term 'Han' refers to the ethnic designation of the Han Chinese, stemming from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), which is regarded as a golden age in Chinese civilization.
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