Life expectancy in China reached 79 years in 2024, though a gap remains between total life expectancy and "healthy life expectancy" (estimated at 68.7 years as of 2018). 2. Agricultural "Chinese Matures": Crop Cultivars
Traditionally, Chinese "matures" relied on filial piety and family-based care. However, due to the legacy of the one-child policy, many families now follow a "4-2-1" structure (four grandparents, two parents, one child), placing immense pressure on single children.
As of late 2024, China's population aged 60 and above reached , accounting for roughly 22% of the total population . This demographic shift is creating a "severe aging stage" expected to intensify by 2035.