Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
Online dating and matchmaking in China - statistics & facts
In the world鈥檚 most populous country, online dating has become a profitable industry as 200 million Chinese are eager to find a partner. For every 100 females aged below 30, there are over 110 males; overall, there are about 33.7 million more men than women in China. Such a skewed sex ratio has developed owing to the decades-long one-child policy and a preference for boys. The gender imbalance has given rise to dating, matchmaking, and relationship counseling services. In 2022, the annual revenue of China鈥檚 online dating and matchmaking businesses was estimated to surpass eight billion yuan.
