China population decline chart 2024

China’s population decline is a serious issue that has been affecting the country’s economy and society. According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s population dropped by 2.75 million in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline. The birthrate also hit a record low of 6.39 births per 1,000 people, while the death rate reached the highest level since 19741.

Here is a chart that shows China’s population trend from 1950 to 2024, based on the data from MacroTrends2:

Population of China (in millions)
Year Population
1950 554.8
1955 609.0
1960 657.5
1965 729.2
1970 830.7
1975 927.8
1980 998.9
1985 1070.0
1990 1155.3
1995 1211.2
2000 1262.6
2005 1303.1
2010 1340.9
2015 1376.0
2020 1439.3
2021 1437.9
2022 1436.1
2023 1433.4
2024 1430.5

As you can see, China’s population is expected to decline by about 8.8 million from 2020 to 2024, which is equivalent to losing the population of a city like New York or London. This is a significant change from the previous decades, when China’s population grew rapidly and reached its peak in 2019.

There are many factors that contribute to China’s population decline, such as the legacy of the one-child policy, the rising costs of living and education, the lack of social and economic support for families, the preference for smaller families, and the ageing of the population. China’s government has been trying to reverse this trend by relaxing the family planning policies, offering incentives and subsidies, and promoting a positive culture of childbirth. However, these measures have not been very effective so far, as many people still face barriers and challenges to having more children.

China’s population decline has significant implications for its future development, as it could affect its economic growth, social stability, and international influence. China’s workforce is shrinking, which means less productivity and innovation. China’s elderly population is growing, which means more pressure on the pension and health care systems. China’s demographic structure is changing, which means more imbalance and inequality among regions, genders, and generations. China’s global role is shifting, which means more competition and cooperation with other countries.

If you want to learn more about China’s population decline and its causes and consequences, you can check out these articles345. I hope this helps you understand the situation better. 😊

1: China population decline accelerates as birthrate hits record low 2: China Population 1950-2024 | MacroTrends 3: China’s population drops second year straight as births continue decline 4: China Population (2024) - Worldometer 5: Number Theory: What does data tell us about China’s declining population?