According to China's most recent population census in 2020, the population of Generation Z (defined as born between 1995 and 2009) reached 232.7 million, while Generation Y (defined as born between 1980 and 1994) surpassed 315.4 million. The aging society is expected to become a major challenge for China in the coming decades.
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National Bureau of Statistics of China. (August 11, 2022). Resident population in China in 2020, by generation (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1326248/china-population-by-generation/
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National Bureau of Statistics of China. (2022). Resident population in China in 2020, by generation (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1326248/china-population-by-generation/
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