Social IssuesChina’s Workforce Demographic on the Decline as Population Set to ShrinkSavePrintWorkers distribute packs at S.F. Express in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 11, 2013. ChinaFotoPress via Getty ImagesChriss Street1/20/2020|Updated: 1/21/2020News AnalysisChina’s working population is declining as its general population is set to peak six years earlier than the official forecast of 2029, according to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.