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China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time

Published by CNA · Singapore 1 h ago

Data shows the old-age dependency ratio was 23.1 per cent in 2025, compared with 22 per cent for children, Chinese state-affiliated media Yicai reported.

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