HONG KONG China's population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a surge in Covid-19-related deaths after the country abruptly ended strict lockdowns, while weak confidence in the economy's prospects keeps birth rates depressed. Demographers estimate population data on Jan 17 to show the number of new births in 2023 falling below the 9.56 million.
China News: Demographers estimate population data on January 17 to show the number of new births in 2023 falling below the 9.56 million in 2022 as long-standing i
Weak economy, COVID rampage shrank China's population again in 2023, predict demographers ahead of 17 Jan data release firstpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from firstpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
China's population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a surge in COVID-related deaths after the country abruptly ended strict lockdowns, while weak confidence in the economy's prospects keeps birth rates depressed.