China’s Marriage Numbers Hit New Lows in 2024 – What It Means for the Population Crisis?
China had a record low in marriage in 2024 as the number of couples registered for marriage decreased by 20% to 6.1 million, the lowest ever. The sharp drop has raised concerns over the country’s demographics as the government struggles to reverse a long term decline in birth rate and aging population. Experts point to economic uncertainty, high childcare and …