, individuals who identify as farmers, herdsmen and fishermen make up 26 million members; members identifying as workers totalled 6.6 million. Another group, the "Managing, professional and technical staff in enterprises and public institutions", made up 16.2 million, 11.5 million identified as working in administrative staff and 7.6 million described themselves as party cadres. The CCP systematically recruits white-collar workers over other social groups. By 2023, CCP membership had become more educated, younger, and less blue-collar than previously, with 56.2% of party members having a college degree or above. , around 30 to 35 per cent of Chinese entrepreneurs are or have been a party member. At the end of 2023, the CCP stated that it has approximately 7.59 million ethnic minority members or 7.7% of the party.
, individuals who identify as farmers, herdsmen and fishermen make up 26 million members; members identifying as workers totalled 6.6 million. Another group, the "Managing, professional and technical staff in enterprises and public institutions", made up 16.2 million, 11.5 million identified .as working in administrative staff and 76 million described themselves as party cadres. The CCP systematically recruits white-collar workers over other social groups. By 2023, CCP membership had become more educated, younger, and less blue-collar than previously, with 56.2% of party members having a college degree or above. , around 30 to 35 per cent of Chinese entrepreneurs are or have been a party member. At the end of 2023, the CCP stated that it has approximately 7.59 million ethnic minority members or 7.7% of the party.