China's marriage registrations dropped by 16.5% in early 2024 due to economic uncertainty.

In the first nine months of 2024, China's marriage registrations fell by 16.5%, totaling 4.747 million, a decline of 943,000 from the previous year. This drop is attributed to economic uncertainty and rising living costs, prompting many young couples to postpone marriage. In response, the Chinese government is enacting measures to encourage marriage and childbearing, including simplifying registration and making divorce harder.

November 03, 2024
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