The graph shows the population share aged 60 and older in China from 1950 to 2010, with a forecast up until 2100. In 1980, about 7.5 percent of the population in China had been 60 years and over.
Share of population aged 60 and older in China from 1950 to 2010 with forecasts until 2100
Figures have been based on medium variant modeling.
As of 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. For statistical purposes, the data for China do not include this area.
As of 20 December 1999, Macao became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. For statistical purposes, the data for China do not include this area.
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United Nations. (June 17, 2019). Share of population aged 60 and older in China from 1950 to 2010 with forecasts until 2100 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 20, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/251529/share-of-persons-aged-60-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
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United Nations. (2019). Share of population aged 60 and older in China from 1950 to 2010 with forecasts until 2100 . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 20, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/251529/share-of-persons-aged-60-and-older-in-the-chinese-population/
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