Chinas population decline accelerates as birth rates plummet and deaths rise

Published: 17 January 2024 at 03:28

China\'s population declined by 2.08 million in 2023, marking the second straight annual drop, with births falling and deaths increasing after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. The birth rate dropped to a record low of 6.39 births per 1,000 people, the lowest level since 1949. The population decline reflects China\'s long-running economic and societal challenge of an aging population, which could hinder economic growth and put strain on providing for the elderly in the future.

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