China sees uptick in marriage registrations in first 9 months

China has seen approximately 5.15 million couples register for marriage in the first three quarters of this year, marking an increase compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, 5.152 million couples officially registered in the first nine months, up from 4.747 million during the same period in 2024.

In 2024, the nation provided marriage registration services to about 6.11 million couples, a decrease of 20.5 percent compared to 2023.