Reported about 2 months ago
In 2024, China's population decreased for the third consecutive year, dropping by over 1.39 million to 1.408 billion, despite a slight rise in births to about 9.54 million. This year saw a temporary bump in births, attributed to couples who delayed having children during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, demographic challenges persist, with projections indicating a potential decline to 1.36 billion by 2035, raising concerns about economic impacts from a shrinking workforce and an aging population.
Source: YAHOO