China’s total population fell to 1.405 billion at the end of 2025, down from 1.408 billion recorded in 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
New births in the country fell to 7.92 million, down from 9.54 million in 2024.
The number of births per 1,000 people fell to 5.63, from 6.77 in 2024.
