China's Population Shrinks Again! Deeper Trends Drive Decline as India Takes Top Spot

China's population declined two years in a row, reaching 1.41 billion.

India likely overtook China as the most populous country in 2023.

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Birth rate: Lowest since 1949, at 6.77 per 1,000 people.

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Aging population: 26% over 60, leading to fewer births.

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One-child policy legacy: Skewed gender ratio impacting marriage rates.

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Economic implications: Shortage of workers, slowing down growth.

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Long-term social changes: Adapting to new demographic reality.

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This decline differs from 1960-61: driven by deeper demographic trends.

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