China's birth number in 2024 increased by 520,000 compared to the previous year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday.
In 2024, the number of births was 9.54 million representing a birth rate of 6.77 per thousand, while deaths totaled 10.93 million with a mortality rate of 7.76 per thousand, resulting in a negative natural population growth rate of 0.99 per thousand.
However, in comparison, there were 9.02 million births in 2023, with a birth rate of 6.39 per thousand. The data indicates an increase of 520,000 births in 2024 compared to 2023.
Actually, 2024 was the Year of the Dragon, a culturally significant zodiac sign in Chinese tradition, often associated with increased birth rates.
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