China’s marriage rate in third quarter tumbles to 18-year low
- China’s marriage rate in the first nine months of this year hit an 18-year low, with only 4.65 million couples tying the knot
- During the same period, 2.08 million couples filed for divorce, highlighting challenges in marital stability
- China’s population has been decreasing for four consecutive years, with the birth rate reaching a record low in 2025
