Key facts
- China's population aged 60 and older reached 323.38 million by the end of 2025.
- This demographic group constitutes 23% of China's total population.
- The number of elderly individuals has increased by over 100 million in the past decade.
- In 2015, China had 220 million people aged 60 and older.
China's elderly population has surged by over 100 million in the last decade, reaching 323.38 million by the end of 2025. This demographic shift means individuals aged 60 and older now comprise 23% of the nation's total population, a significant increase from 220 million in 2015. The rapid aging trend is expected to place considerable strain on China's pension system and fundamentally reshape its economy.