China’s population declined for the second year, shrinking by 2.1 million in 2023.

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China’s population declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, with a decrease of approximately 2.08 million people. The number of births has also significantly dropped, with around 9 million births in 2023, which is about half of the number in 2016.

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This demographic shift poses substantial challenges for China’s economy, including a shrinking labor force and an aging population. These factors could impact economic growth and social stability in the long term.

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