China closes 14,808 kindergartens, enrollments drop by 11.55% due to demographic crisis, population decreases to 1.4 billion.

China is experiencing a demographic crisis marked by declining birth rates and a significant drop in kindergarten enrollments. In 2023, 14,808 kindergartens closed, reducing the total to 274,400, with enrollments falling by 11.55% to 40.9 million. This decline reflects a broader trend, as the population decreased to 1.4 billion, allowing India to become the most populous nation. The aging population adds pressure on state resources, necessitating strategies for elder care.

October 27, 2024
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