China’s marriage rate expected to get worse

The marriage rate in China has fallen to its lowest in 12 years, citing reasons like more males in the marriageable population.

It is reported that China has been facing a dilemma regarding the marriage rate. It is said to have fallen to its lowest in 12 years and may also get worse. Substantial childbirth support policies must also address the declining birth rates in China. It is said that the number of marriages in China is associated with the number of births, and the decline has already upset policymakers, who have been trying hard to boost the country’s population, which has seen a descent for two consecutive years. Out of the other significant reasons cited, one is that there are more males in the marriageable population in China.

Decline in marriage rate in China.

The marriage rate in China is in major decline, and reports suggest it is expected to get worse. Marriage registration data show that this year, in the first six months, 3.43 million couples tied the knot, a drop of 498,000 from the same period a year ago.

Young Chinese are opting to stay single.

Several youngsters in China are now opting to stay single or delay getting married due to poor job prospects and worries about their career growth in the future as the country’s economy slows down.

Marriage rates have been declining since 2014.

It has been reported that marriage rates have been declining since 2014. Though there was a slight pickup in 2023 due to the increase in demand after the easing of pandemic restrictions, the rate again dropped this year to its lowest since 1980, as per demographic expert He Yafu. Reasons for the decline in marriage rates include more males in the marriageable population, high costs of marriage, and changing attitudes.

He Yafu said, “The declining trend in China’s birth rate in the long run will be difficult to fundamentally change unless substantial childbirth support policies are implemented in the future to address this challenge.”