最新数据公布！考研报名人数又降了，三年少了131万人

Core Insights - The 2026 National Master's Graduate Entrance Examination is scheduled for December 20-21, 2025, with a total of 3.43 million applicants expected [1] - The number of applicants for the Master's Graduate Entrance Examination has shown a continuous increase since 2015, reaching a peak of 4.74 million in 2023 [1] - In 2024, the number of applicants decreased to 4.38 million, marking the first decline after eight consecutive years of growth [1] - The downward trend continued in 2025 with 3.88 million applicants, and further decreased to 3.43 million in 2026, representing a reduction of 450,000 from the previous year and 1.31 million from 2023 [1] - In contrast, the number of applicants for the national civil service examination has been rising, reaching a historical high of 3.718 million in 2026, with a qualification review pass ratio of approximately 98:1 [1] Summary by Category Examination Trends - The Master's Graduate Entrance Examination saw a peak of 4.74 million applicants in 2023, followed by a decline to 4.38 million in 2024 and 3.88 million in 2025, ultimately reaching 3.43 million in 2026 [1] - The decline in Master's examination applicants is notable as it is the first decrease after eight years of growth [1] Civil Service Examination - The national civil service examination applicants increased to 3.718 million in 2026, with a qualification review pass ratio of about 98:1, indicating a competitive environment [1] - The number of applicants for the national civil service examination in 2025 was 3.416 million, with a pass ratio of approximately 86:1 [1]