In 2023, Japan's birth rate hit a new low with 758,631 babies born, a 5.1% decrease from the previous year, marking the eighth consecutive year of decline.

Japan's declining birth rate hit a new low in 2023, with 758,631 babies born, a 5.1% decrease from the previous year. This marked the eighth consecutive year of decline. The number of marriages also fell by 5.9% to 489,281, the lowest level in 90 years. Japan's population is projected to decrease by around 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four out of every 10 people aged 65 or older.

February 27, 2024
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