China's urbanization rate today is about 39 percent, compared to its 1952 rate of 12.5 percent.
Urbanization in China increased quickly after the initiation of the reform and opening policy. By the end of 2017, 58.52% of the overall population lived in urban areas, a dramatic increase from 17.92% in 1978.
Urban population experienced a 'great jump' in 1958-1961 during the "Great Leap Forward" tofether with the massive industrialization effort.