China's maternal, infant mortality rates continue to drop

China's maternal, infant mortality rates continue to drop

In 2024, China recorded a maternal mortality rate of 14.3 per 100,000 live births, an infant mortality rate of 4 per 1,000, and a mortality rate of 5.6 per 1,000 for children under the age of five, according to health authorities.In recent years, China has seen consistent improvements in maternal and child health. The maternal mortality rate has declined at an average annual rate of around 4 percent, while both the infant mortality rate and the …

Hainan’s Population Hits 10.48 Million: Growth, Aging, and Urban Expansion in 2024

Population Growth and Birth TrendsIn 2024, Hainan saw a net population increase of 51,000. The province recorded 98,000 births, 2,000 more than the previous year, raising the birth rate slightly to 9.37‰. Deaths totaled 66,000, with a mortality rate of 6.31‰, slightly lower than in 2023. Overall, natural population growth remains modest but positive.Age and Gender DistributionThe gender balance continues to favor males, with 5.56 million men and…

China’s Maternal, Infant Mortality Rates Continue to Drop

A nurse works at a maternal and child health care hospital in Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 12, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua) Beijing - In 2024, China recorded a maternal mortality rate of 14.3 per 100,000 live births, an infant mortality rate of 4 per 1,000, and a mortality rate of 5.6 per 1,000 for children under the age of five, according to health authorities. In recent years, China has seen consistent improvements in maternal and …