Summary
Chinese authorities are blocking online searches about the country's decreasing birth rates to control the conversation on social media. China's birth rate has dropped to its lowest level since 1949, and while some discussions are allowed, specific searches are restricted. The aging population in China poses a challenge to its economic future.
Key Facts
- Chinese officials are preventing online searches about the country's declining birth rate.
- China's birth rate last year was 5.63 per 1,000 people, the lowest since 1949.
- The country recorded 7.92 million births in 2025, a 17% drop from the previous year.
- More deaths than births have been recorded for four consecutive years in China.
- People over 65 now make up nearly 16% of China's population.
- China's aging population is a growing concern for its social support systems and economy.
- Despite policies to encourage more births, trends show a continued population decline.
