On the evening of January 10, the National Bureau of Statistics recently released the "Chinese Population and Employment Statistics Yearbook 2023", in which the sample survey data on the national population change in 2022 has attracted widespread attention. This data provides a detailed picture of the marital status of people of different ages in urban and rural areas across the country, providing us with a unique perspective on contemporary Chinese views on marriage and love.
City: 25-29 years old becomes the "unmarried tide".
In the bustling city, young people's concept of marriage and love is undergoing profound changes. According to the data, in 2022, the unmarried rate of the 25-29 age group in China's cities will be as high as 569%。
This means that one out of every two urban youth in this age group has not yet entered the palace of marriage. The unmarried rate among the 30- to 34-year-olds has also reached 20%, and the unmarried rate among urban 30-year-olds has exceeded 30%, reaching a staggering 307%。
The reasons behind this phenomenon are worth pondering. With the development of social economy and the acceleration of the pace of life, many urban young people choose to devote more time and energy to career development, and marriage is regarded as a "luxury" and is no longer an indispensable part of life.
The general increase in educational attainment has also delayed the age of marriage to some extent. After receiving higher education, many young people pay more attention to the realization of personal values and career development, rather than entering the family early.
Rural chapter: young people's view of marriage and love has quietly changed
The rate of unmarried in rural areas is different from that in urban areas. The unmarried rate in the rural 25-29 age group is 474%, which is a high percentage, but still far behind that of cities. It is worth noting that the unmarried rate in the rural 20-34 age group is 193%, which is much lower than the 20% in cities.
In rural areas, traditional notions of marriage and love still dominate. However, unlike in the past, with the acceleration of urbanization and the advent of the information age, the concept of marriage and love among young people in rural areas is also changing.
They are more focused on personal feelings and emotional needs, and are no longer marrying just because of family pressures or societal expectations. In addition, rural youth are also paying more and more attention to the importance of education, and it has become the consensus of many people to change their destiny through knowledge.
Rural population over 50 years of age: The phenomenon of unmarried cannot be ignored
In rural areas, the unmarried rate is more than 2 per cent for all age groups over 50 years of age. This phenomenon shows that with the development of society and the change of demographic structure, the marriage and love problems of the elderly have gradually surfaced.
Due to various reasons, such as historical reasons, family pressures, personal choices, etc., many elderly people in rural areas are unable to enter the palace of marriage at a young age. Many of them have gone through the ups and downs of life without being able to spend the rest of their lives with their loved ones.
This phenomenon is not only about the well-being of individuals, but also about the well-being of society as a whole. As the elderly population increases, society should pay more attention to their emotional needs and quality of life. ** and all sectors of society should work together to create more social opportunities and platforms for the elderly, help them find the other half of their lives, and spend a happy old age together.
Expert interpretation and advice
In response to the above data, a number of demographic experts said that the rise in the unmarried rate is a complex social phenomenon that is affected by a variety of factors. In addition to economic factors, changes in cultural values, gender imbalances, and changes in the concept of marriage are all important factors.
Experts suggest that measures should be taken to encourage young people to establish a correct view of marriage and love, such as strengthening marriage and love education, providing marriage and love counseling, etc. All sectors of society should also work together to create an inclusive, respectful and diverse environment for marriage and love.
The Chinese Population and Employment Statistics Yearbook 2023 provides us with a unique perspective on contemporary Chinese views of marriage and love. In the face of the rising rate of unmarried, we need to think deeply about the reasons behind it and take effective measures to promote social harmony and progress.
Late marriage has spread from urban to rural areas