China had just 9.56 million births in 2022, according to the National Health Commission, the lowest figure since records began in 1949.

The number of births in China tumbled 10% last year to hit their lowest level on record, a drop that comes despite a slew of government efforts to support parents and amid increasing alarm that the country has become demographically imbalanced.

China had just 9.56 million births in 2022, according to a report published by the National Health Commission. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1949.

The high costs of child care and education, growing unemployment and job insecurity as well as gender discrimination have all helped to deter many young couples from having more than one child or even having children at all.

  • David_Eight@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 months ago

    I disagree, it’s about money. Or more accurately perception, the next generation traditionally had it better than the one before until now. The current generation is unable to provide their children a better life than they had so having children is less appealing.

    Because a huge chunk of people could have salary raises and homes and be upper class and still now want to have kids.

    Or the disappearance of this class has led to lower birth rates.