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.

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