The Empty Cradle: China 2025 Birth Rate Record Low
China's birth count hit a record low of 7.92 million in 2025, a 17% drop from the previous year. Explore the impact of this demographic shift on the global economy.
In less than a decade, the number of newborns in China has been slashed by more than half. The demographic time bomb isn't just ticking; it's already reshaped the nation's future.
Analyzing China 2025 Birth Rate Record Low
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, only 7.92 million babies were born in 2025. This is a staggering 17 per cent drop from the 9.54 million recorded in 2024, marking the lowest figure since records began in 1949.
- Births dropped by 10 million from the 2016 peak.
- The total population shrank for a fourth consecutive year.
- First time falling below the 8 million threshold.
Economic Fallout and Global Implications
China's shrinking labor force poses a significant challenge to its status as the world's manufacturing hub. As reported by Reuters, economists warn that a smaller workforce will inevitably lead to higher labor costs, potentially fueling global inflation and forcing a shift in international supply chains toward Southeast Asia and India.
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