Objective To understand the characteristics of Rh-negative red blood cells (RBC) supply, improve the management of storage and guarantee the safety of blood transfusion. The collection and supply of Rh-negative RBC in Guangzhou city was retrospectively analyzed. Methods The amount of Rh-negative RBC collection and supply, the distribution of ABO blood type and the consumption of blood by different hospitals in Guangzhou Blood Center from 2011 to 2017 were statistically analyzed. Results During 2011-2017, 11 283 U Rh-negative RBC was collected in Guangzhou Blood Center, accounting for 0.39% of total RBC collection (11 283/2 902 485); 1 693 U Rh-negative RBC was supplied, accounting for 0.43% of the total blood supply (11 693/2 762 229). The proportion of suspended RBC supply increased year by year, in contrast with the decease of proportion of frozen defrosteddeglyceal RBC supply. In addition, the growth rate of Rh-negative suspended RBC supply was higher than that of RBC collection since 2014 (F=217, P<0.05). A-and B-Rh negative suspended RBC supply increased, with growth rates of 137.3% and 134.1%, respectively. The Rh negative RBC was predominantly supplied to Grade III and general hospitals. Conclusion By establishing a team of Rh-negative regular blood donors, the strategies for recruitment, collection and supply of Rh-negative RBC should be continuously improved according to the characteristics of Rh-negative RBC collection and supply in Guangzhou. The coordinating management of Rh-negative, as well as the communication of clinical departments, departments of transfusion and blood banks should be improved. In addition, the balance between supply and demand of Rh-negative blood should be promoted, and the safety of blood transfusion for Rh-negative patients can be improved.