Mesmerizing photographs of China's crushing overpopulation
China has the largest population in the world, with a shocking number of 1.3 billion people and growing by the minute. The overpopulation was such a problem that in 1980 it made the one-child policy, which allowed each family in China only one child.Also question is, why is overpopulation a problem?
Other problems associated with overpopulation include the increased demand for resources such as fresh water and food, starvation and malnutrition, consumption of natural resources (such as fossil fuels) faster than the rate of regeneration, and a deterioration in living conditions.
How does China deal with overpopulation?
The country had feared that population growth was hindering economic development, so in 1979, the Chinese government implemented one crucial policy to control its population: a one child per family policy. It also implemented birth control programs and offered economic incentives to families with fewer children.
Why will China population decrease?
Study: China faces 'unstoppable' population decline by mid-century. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences report suggests that the decline in fertility rates will lead to a decrease in overall population to 1990-era levels of 1.172 billion by 2065. World Bank data from 2017 showed a Chinese population of 1.386 billion
Is China overpopulated today?
Mesmerizing photographs of China's crushing overpopulation
China has the largest population in the world, with a shocking number of 1.3 billion people and growing by the minute. The overpopulation was such a problem that in 1980 it made the one-child policy, which allowed each family in China only one child.