- China’s population decreased by 3.39 million in 2025, reaching 1.40489 billion.
- This marks the fourth consecutive year of population decline for the Chinese mainland.
- The number of births in 2025 declined, exacerbating China's aging population problem.

A: Hey, did you see the news about China? It's kind of surprising!

B: No, what's going on? Tell me!

A: Apparently, their population actually *shrank* last year! Like, a few million people!

B: Wow! Really? That's a big deal! Is this normal?

A: Nope! They say it's been happening for four years now. It’s a steady decline.

B: Seriously? So, fewer babies are being born?

A: Exactly! And it's getting worse. Last year, the number of babies born actually *decreased* for the first time in a while.

B: That's not good, right? Are they getting older as a country?

A: Yep! They're having fewer babies and more people are getting older. It's a big problem for them.

B: That’s wild! I wonder how they’ll deal with it.



A: Me too! It’s something to think about.