During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, China experienced a high population increase. From the years 1749 to 1811 the population doubled from approximately 177 million to 358 million. Advances in China's agriculture made feeding such a growing population possible.
During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, China saw a significant population growth. From 1749 to 1811, the population doubled from around 177 million to about 358 million. Improvements in Chinese agriculture allowed for feeding this expanding populace.