China's population falls for a 3rd consecutive year

China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders.
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, with the number of deaths outpacing a slight increase in births, and experts cautioning that the downturn will worsen in the coming years.
China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.
China Sees a Fresh Decline in Population, Despite a Rise in Births
The Year of the Dragon produces a baby rebound, but demographers say it is temporary.
China’s Population Continues to Decrease—Falling for a Third Consecutive Year
The world's second largest economy faces demographic headwinds, as its dwindling population continues to age, leaving a declining workforce.
Alert: China’s population has fallen for the third straight year to 1.408 billion
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