Reflections on the Statistical Phases of China's Population

Time 2023

Age GroupQuantity
Post-30s53 million
Post-40s94 million
Post-50s160 million
Post-60s217 million
Post-70s224 million
Post-80s219 million
Post-90s188 million
Post-00s147 million
Post-10s146 million
Post-20s22 million

People born in the 1930s are over 90 years old, and those born in the 1940s are over 80 years old. This means that in the next decade, 147 million elderly people will pass away, which is more than the combined population of several European countries. This data is truly terrifying. With the current capacity of public elderly care, it is impossible to support so many elderly people in living a dignified life. While the elderly in big cities still receive some attention, those in rural areas are essentially left unattended, with their children working away from home and only animals for company.