Journal profile · DEMOGRAPHY
China Population and Development Studies
ISSN 2096-448X · eISSN 2523-8965
China Population and Development Studies: CAS Zone 3 · Sociology (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 2.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,890; median 116 days to acceptance (47 articles, last 24 months); 30 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
China Population and Development Studies is classed under Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences, Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving and Family Dynamics and Relationships, together about 42.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Demography. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
As the flagship journal of China Population Association, this journal provides an international platform for discussions on topics related to various population phenomena and development issues. The journal, hosted by China Population and Development Research Center, features the international perspective on the field of population studies. This journal publishes original research papers including empirical studies, theoretical and methodological analysis, policy reviews, and survey reports in population and development related fields. Interdisciplinary perspectives are also encouraged to help improving understandings of demographic dynamics as well as refining research methods. This journal follows a double-blind peer review procedure. Relevant topic areas include but are not limited to: •Demography and population studies •Population policy and planning •Population and health •International and internal migration •Ageing and population dynamics •Fertility, fertility preference, sex ratio at birth •Population Economics •Comparative population studies •Modeling and projection •Social science methods and methodology •Population Sociology
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): DEMOGRAPHY
Editor-in-chief Dan HePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 27 in mainland China (about 57%); most named Mainland China 27, United States 6, Hong Kong, China 2, United Kingdom 2, South Korea 2 (47 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Demographic Trends and Gender PreferencesSocial Sciences17.7%
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingSocial Sciences14.6%
- Family Dynamics and RelationshipsSocial Sciences10.6%
- Health disparities and outcomesSocial Sciences8.8%
- Global Maternal and Child HealthMedicine6.5%
- Global Health Care IssuesHealth Professions6.3%
- Migration and Labor DynamicsSocial Sciences6.1%
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk ManagementSocial Sciences5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Demography | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 51OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.01OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 43.94%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 26LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 252,500Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 234 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 30 | 15 | 33 |
| 2024 | 27 | 16 | 114 |
| 2023 | 24 | 14 | 187 |
| 2022 | 25 | 20 | 234 |
| 2021 | 30 | 14 | 264 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
116 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 93 days – 168 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 29 days (47 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 154 days
- Sample
- 47 articles with submission and acceptance dates (57 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,890 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use of an LLM should be documented in the Methods section; AI-assisted copy editing does not need to be declared. Model summary
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors must disclose competing interests (financial or non-financial). Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Research data policy applies; data archiving in repositories is encouraged. Model summary
Before submitting research datasets as Supplementary Information, authors should read the journal’s Research data policy. We encourage research data to be archived in data repositories wherever possible.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Permissions required for previously published material. Model summary
Authors wishing to include figures, tables, or text passages that have already been published elsewhere are required to obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online format
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in China Population and Development Studies, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review; authors must anonymize manuscripts and submit a separate title page. Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- ISSN
- 2096-448X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2523-8965
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about China Population and Development Studies
What CAS zone is China Population and Development Studies in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of China Population and Development Studies?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.6 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 22.
How long does peer review take at China Population and Development Studies?
Based on the dates recorded on 47 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 116 days (interquartile range 93–168 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of China Population and Development Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of China Population and Development Studies based?
Of the 47 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 27 (about 57%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (27), United States (6) and Hong Kong, China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index China Population and Development Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, China Population and Development Studies is indexed in ESCI.
Is China Population and Development Studies open access, and what is the APC?
China Population and Development Studies is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,890.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .