One-child policy

Definition

The one-child policy was a government-imposed population control measure in China that restricted most families to have only one child in order to curb population growth.

Related terms

Demographic dividend: Demographic dividend refers to the economic benefit that can arise from changes in age structure within a population, such as when there is a large working-age population relative to dependents.

Population pyramid: A population pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population, helping analyze demographic trends.

Gender imbalance: Gender imbalance occurs when there is an unequal ratio between males and females within a given population or society.