Marriage registration numbers in China have been declining for eight consecutive years due to a declining number of young people, more men than women of marriageable age and the decision to put off marriage until they are older, says He Yafu, an independent demographer.
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According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), at the end of 2021, China's population on the mainland has grown to 1.4126 billion from 1.4120 billion in 2020.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. China s population grew to 1.4126 billion by the end of last year, increasing by less than half-a-million as the birth rate fell for the fifth consecutive year, stoking fears of a looming demographic crisis and a consequent economic slowdown in the world s most populous nation. World News | China s Population Grows by Less Than Half-a-million in 2021; Birth Rate Falls for 5th Consecutive Year.