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Reflecting a broader demographic decline across East Asia, the birth rate in China fell to 5.6 per 1,000

Aging of China — Reflecting a broader demographic decline across East Asia, the birth rate in China fell to 5.6 per 1,000 people last year, the lowest since records began in 1949, according to the

Published January 19, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Aging of China.

Reflecting a broader demographic decline across East Asia, the birth rate in China fell to 5.6 per 1,000 people last year, the lowest since records began in 1949, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, as similar downward trends persist in Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/19/china-birthrate-record-low-aging-population-fertility-crisis.html (CNBC)] [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79r7v7qr53o (BBC News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-19).