epa12230900 Elderly women walk with their umbrellas on a street in Beijing, China, 11 July 2025. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), China's population decreased to 1,416.1 millions in 2025, with 15 percent aged 65 and older. Observed annually on 11 July, World Population Day was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program to raise awareness of global population issues. EPA/WU HAO
