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ChinaChina Population, total fell to 1,410,710,000 Thousands in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
China Population, total fell to 1,410,710,000 Thousands in January 2023, down 1,465,000 Thousands from December's 1,412,175,000 Thousands reading.
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THE RELEASE
Population Total (China) was reported at 1,406,585,000.00 Number in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 1,408,975,000.00 Number.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Population Total has averaged 1,408,756,666.67 Number.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Loan Prime Rate 1Y (Aug 20) and Loan Prime Rate 5Y (Aug 20).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Population, total - CN
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About Population, total — China
DEFINITION
China's Population Total for December 2025 registered at 1,406,585,000, missing the previous count of 1,408,975,000 from December 2024. This decline marks a continued downward trend from 1,410,710,000 in December 2023, reflecting ongoing demographic challenges. The shrinking population may influence future economic policies and labor market dynamics. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - CN Events
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | CN | Fixed Asset Investment | -6.7 | -5.7 | -6.2 | -6.45 | Medium |
| 07:00 | CN | Unemployment Rate | 5.2 | 5 | 5.1 | 5.15 | Low |
| 07:00 | CN | Retail Sales YoY | 0.6 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.05 | High |
| 07:00 | CN | Industrial Production YoY | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5 | 4.75 | High |
| 07:00 | CN | House Price Index YoY | -3.2 | -3.3 | -3.4 | -3.30 | Medium |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:15 | CN | Loan Prime Rate 1Y | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | Medium | |
| 01:15 | CN | Loan Prime Rate 5Y | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.50 | Medium | |
| 01:15 | CN | Prime Rate | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | Medium | |