The Silent Demographic Disaster: What’s Behind China’s Falling Marriages?

The Silent Demographic Disaster: What’s Behind China’s Falling Marriages?

The number of marriages and birth rates in China have experienced a dramatic decline, with the marriage rate plummeting by over 20% in 2024. This sharp downturn is driven by both economic hardship, with young people struggling financially, and social psychology, as many fear an uncertain future. Despite government reports claiming economic growth, the reality of soaring unemployment, rising living costs, and shrinking marriage trends suggests a looming demographic crisis. With youth unwilling to marry or have children, China's population is set to shrink rapidly, raising questions about the long-term impacts on society.

0:00 Intro
0:06 The Decline in Marriages and Birth Rates
1:10 A Shrinking Population and the Economic Crisis
2:00 The Psychological and Economic Reasons Behind the Crisis
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7:18 The Psychological and Economic Reasons Behind the Crisis
10:06 The Path to Self-Extinction and Future Implications

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