China’s Birthrate Plunges to Lowest Level Since 1949
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- China’s birthrate fell to a record low in 2025, with 7.92 million babies born compared to 9.54 million in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of more deaths than births.
- The number of deaths rose to 11.31 million in 2025, contributing to a shrinking and aging population despite government efforts to encourage childbirth.
- The birthrate dropped to 5.63 births per 1,000 people, the lowest since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, posing significant demographic and economic challenges.
- China’s declining fertility rate threatens its future workforce and exacerbates difficulties in supporting a growing elderly population amid economic pressures.
- The government has tried various measures
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