China's population drops for fourth year as fewer babies born

Record Low Birth Rate Deepens China's Population Crisis

China’s baby bust just hit a new low — and it’s raising uncomfortable questions about the country’s future. Official figures released Monday show births fell to a record low last year, even as Beijing throws incentives at young families.So how bad is it? Only 7.92 million babies were born nationwide in 2025 — the fewest since records began in 1949. That’s a birth rate of 5.63 per 1,000 people, and it marks the fourth straight year China’s popula…

China's birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it

Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China's birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 in Blow to Baby Drive

China’s population falls for fourth year amid economic woes

China’s population declined for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, extending a downturn that has coincided with weaker economic conditions and falling birth rates. The continued contraction comes as job prospects remain uncertain for many young people and marriage rates stay subdued, adding pressure to China’s long-term growth outlook and social support systems. In 2025, […] The post China’s population falls for fourth year amid economic woes ap…

Panic in China as birth rate hits record low despite major campaign

The Chinese Communist Party imposed value-added tax on condoms and birth control at the start of the year in a desperate bid to boost fertility rates.