- InduQin
China’s population: the big picture of a greying society

China is the world’s most populous country, home to more than 18 per cent of the people on the planet.
But while its economy has expanded rapidly in recent decades, its population – estimated to be about 1.4 billion – has been greying.
By various estimates, China’s population could peak at around 2027-2029 then start to shrink, presenting serious challenges for the country’s health system and pension funds