# China population
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Guangdong’s Demographic Leap: China’s Economic Engine Secures Its Place as the Nation’s Most Populous Province
Guangdong reached a record 128.59 million permanent residents in 2025, growing by about 790,000 and cementing its position as China’s most populous province. The rise is driven more by inward migration than by births alone, making Guangdong a demographic outlier that is simultaneously an economic engine and a key contributor to national birth numbers.
China’s Newborn Share Falls Below 7% — The Consequences of a Rapidly Shrinking Population
China’s 2025 population data show births falling to roughly 7.92 million and the country’s share of global newborns dipping to about 6.12%. Persistent sub‑replacement fertility and regional disparities mean the population is projected to shrink further, forcing policy shifts toward productivity, social support and possibly immigration.