China's population dipped for the first time in six decades.

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 The population stood at around 1.4 billion at the end of 2022.

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 The decline in population is likely to impact China's economy.

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 Experts predict India will overtake China as the most populous nation.

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 China's birth rate in 2022 was 6.77 births per 1,000 people.

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 The country's highest fatality rate since 1974 was recorded in 2022. 

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 The United Nations predicted China's population will shrink by 109 million by 2050.

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 The demographic decline is attributed to China's strict one-child policy.

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 The high cost of living and demand for higher education in China are also contributing factors.

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 Local governments in China have rolled out measures to address the lowering birth rate.

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