China's Population Drops by 3.39 Million in 2025 as Birth Rate Hits Record Low

In 2025, China's population dropped by 3.39 million, reaching a total of 1.40489 billion. This marks the fourth consecutive year of decline, with a record-low birth rate of 5.63 per 1,000 people and a rising death rate of 8.04 per 1,000 people.