VOICED : China registra el crecimiento demográfico más lento en décadas

China's population growth has slowed significantly over the past decade, with more retirees than active workers. A recent census recorded 1.411 billion people at the end of 2020. Despite policy adjustments to increase fertility rates, the birth rate remains low, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Projections suggest that China's population growth will peak in 2027, after which India is expected to surpass China as the most populous country.

What is one of the main reasons for China's slow population growth in recent years?

• Decrease in life expectancy

• Higher number of retirees compared to workers

• Rapid urbanization

• Increased birth rates

What was the effect of China's adjustment in fertility policy?

• Decrease in the number of children

• No change in birth rates

• Immediate population decline

• Increase in the proportion of children

What has been a significant factor in reducing the willingness to have children in China during 2020?

• Government incentives

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Improved healthcare

• Economic boom

By what year is India expected to surpass China in population?

• 2030

• 2027

• 2035

• 2025

What was the average annual population growth rate in China from 2010 to 2020?

• 1.5%

• 2.0%

• 0.5%

• 1.0%