The poverty rate of the elderly in China is 7. 1-9.0%. According to relevant data, the poverty-stricken elderly population in China is 921-1.68 million, and the incidence of poverty is 7. 1-9.0%. China ranks the lowest in terms of income security (75th), because compared with the regional average (12.9%), the poverty rate of the elderly in China is higher and the relative welfare level is lower (50%).