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Population

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Jan 19 • 4 months ago

China’s population falls again as birthrate hits record low

Fourth year of decline deepens concerns over ageing, shrinking workforce and long-term economic impactChina’s population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged t...

theguardian.com1 min read

Nov 27 • 5 months ago

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s most populous city, according to UN

The rankings were changed after the UN used new criteria to give a more accurate picture of the rapid urbanisation driving the growth of megacitiesJakarta has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s ...

theguardian.com1 min read

Aug 10 • 9 months ago

South Korea’s military shrinks by 20% as low birthrate hits recruitment

World’s lowest fertility rate leaves Seoul 50,000 troops short of maintaining defence readiness, report warnsSouth Korea’s military has shrunk by 20% in the past six years, largely due to a ...

theguardian.com1 min read

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