Published: 11:46, May 3, 2026
Communist Youth League of China has nearly 78.34m members
By Xinhua
Representatives of the Chinese Communist Youth League members and Young Pioneers salute the Communist Party of China (CPC) and express commitment to the Party's cause at a ceremony marking the CPC centenary at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2021. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - The Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) had about 78.34 million members by the end of 2025, with about 9.14 million newly increased members last year, the CYLC Central Committee said on Sunday.

The CYLC had about 5.15 million organizations nationwide by the end of 2025, according to data released by the CYLC Central Committee.

There were around 2.35 million CYLC organizations at schools, colleges and universities last year, with around 41.83 million members.

The remaining CYLC organizations were linked to enterprises, public institutions, urban and rural communities, social organizations and other fields.