The graph shows the proportion of China’s population divided into three age groups (0-14, 15-64, and 65+) from 1960, with projections extending to 2050.Overall, the working-age population (15-64) increased significantly before reaching a peak and is expected to decline in the future. Meanwhile, the percentage of elderly people is forecast to rise steadily, while the share of children shows a long-term decrease.
In 1960, people aged 15-64 accounted for around 40% of the population. This figure rose sharply over the following decades, peaking at nearly 70% around 2020. After that point, it is predicted to fall gradually, reaching approximately 55% by 2050.
By contrast, the proportion of children aged 0-14 declined consistently, dropping from about 40% in 1960 to just under 20% by 2020, with a further slight decrease expected by 2050. On the other hand, the elderly population (65+) started at a very low level, around 5%, but is projected to grow steadily and reach approximately 25% by the end of the period.