Aging population in China

Statistics report on aging population in China

Aging population in China

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on the aging population in the People's Republic of China. An overview of key demographic indicators in comparison with other mostly Asian countries is provided, followed by more detailed information about the demographic development in China, as well as data on health and elderly care and the financial situation of old people in the country.

Table of contents

Global overview

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  • Basic Statistic World population by age and region 2023
  • Premium Statistic Projected share of aging population APAC 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Life expectancy by continent and gender 2023
  • Premium Statistic Projected life expectancy at birth East Asia 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Projected median age East Asia 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of G20 countries with the highest age dependency ratio 2022

Population figures

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  • Basic Statistic Total population of China 1980-2028
  • Basic Statistic Total fertility rate of China 1930-2020
  • Premium Statistic Median age of the population in China 1950-2100
  • Basic Statistic Share of population aged 60 and older in China 1950-2100
  • Premium Statistic Share of population aged 80 and older in China 1950-2100
  • Basic Statistic Male life expectancy in China 1960-2050
  • Basic Statistic Female life expectancy in China 1960-2050

Healthcare burden

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  • Premium Statistic Health expenditure in China 2001-2022
  • Premium Statistic Health expenditure in China as a proportion of GDP 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Per capita spending of urban households in China on health care 1990-2023
  • Premium Statistic Child, old-age, and total dependency ratio in China 1950-2100
  • Premium Statistic Ratio of working-age adults to elderly in China 2000-2100

Elderly care

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  • Premium Statistic Number of nursing homes for elderly people in China 2014-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of beds in nursing homes for the elderly in China 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of beds in nursing homes per 100 elderly in China 2012-2022

Financial situation

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  • Premium Statistic Number of people covered by public pension insurance in China 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of retirees covered by public pension insurance in China 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Public pension expenditure in China as a share of GDP 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Expected sources for retirement income in China 2022
  • Premium Statistic Barriers for those that have not started saving for retirement in China 2022

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