Communist Party of China reaches historical mark

With more than 100 million members, rapid growth reveals a party aware of diversity, the formation of its staff and the strengthening of its network throughout the Chinese territory

In a milestone that further reinforces its political and social influence in the country, the Communist Party of China (CCP) has reached the impressive mark of 100.27 million members At the end of 2024, according to data recently released by the Department of Organization of the Party Central Committee. The number represents an increase of almost 1.09 million affiliates compared to the previous year and is a direct reflection of the continuous effort of the CCP to expand its base and renew its ranks.

The disclosure occurred in the wake of the preparation for the 104th anniversary of the party’s foundationcelebrated traditionally on July 1st. The official report pointed out that the party structure has undergone a constant improvement, with the so -called primary organizations – the party’s local nuclei spread across the country – increasingly strengthening.

According to the document, by the end of 2024, the CCP had 5.25 million local organizationsa growth of 74 thousand units compared to 2023.

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This expansion is not only in the number of affiliates, but also in the quality and diversity of new members. In 2024, More than 2.13 million people joined the party ranksand among them, the profile draws attention: 52.6% came directly from the front line of production and workthat is, professionals linked to the operational, rural or industrial sector.

Furthermore, 54.4% had completed high school or higherhighlighting the growing focus on the educational qualification of new party staff. And more than half, exactly 83,7%he had Up to 35 yearsshowing a clear movement of rejuvenation of the communist bases.

The report also pointed out significant improvements in the general formation of the limbs. At the end of last year, 57.6% of CCP members had high school or higheran increase of 1.4 percentage point in relation to 2023.

This data reflects a party’s strategic tendency to attract younger, urban and higher educational profiles, fundamental to dealing with China’s modernization and technological development challenges in the coming years.

Another important highlight was the increase in female participation within the party. Almost 31 million women are affiliated with the CCPrepresenting 30.9% of the total membersa growth of half percentage point compared to the previous year.

The proportion of members belonging to ethnic minorities remained stable in 7,7%reinforcing the party’s commitment to national unity in such a diverse country as China.

Among professional groups, workers and farmers continue to represent about one third of party memberswhich demonstrates that, despite the advance between the most educated layers of the population, the CCP maintains its historical bond with the popular classes.

Beyond numerical growth and generational renewal, the report emphasized the party’s role in strict self -management and in the maintenance of high ethical and political standards. According to the text, the CCP has applied rigid selection and conduct criteriapromoting internal reforms and investing in the strengthening of the party’s local cells.

This posture, according to the document, aims to guarantee a solid and efficient organizational structurecapable of supporting the ambitious project of building a China Strong and Modernaligned with the vision of “national rejuvenation” proposed by President XI Jinping.

The growth of the CCP reflects both the ideological appeal of the party and its central role in Chinese governance. While many political parties around the world face crises of legitimacy and fall of popularity, China’s Communist Party seems to be further consolidated as the country’s leading integrative and guiding force, especially in a moment of economic transition and global transformation.

With more than a century of history and now with over 100 million members, the CCP reaffirms its position as The largest unique political organization in the worldcapable of mobilizing, influencing and shaping the future of a nation that increasingly weighs on world geopolitics.