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China Faces Population Decline Amid Economic Growth in 2025

1/19/2026

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In 2025, China reported 7.92 million births, down from 9.54 million in 2024.
The year also saw 11.31 million deaths, reinforcing the fourth consecutive year with more deaths than births.
The trend signals a shrinking and aging population.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has implemented measures to boost birth rates.
Economic growth reached 5 percent in 2025.

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Story summary

In 2025, China reported 7.92 million births, down from 9.54 million in 2024.
The year also saw 11.31 million deaths, reinforcing the fourth consecutive year with more deaths than births.
The trend signals a shrinking and aging population.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has implemented measures to boost birth rates.
Economic growth reached 5 percent in 2025.