2023 sees Japan's population drop below 125 million for the 13th consecutive year, marking the largest decline since 1950.
Japan's population dropped below 125 million, marking the 13th consecutive year of decline, with 837,000 fewer Japanese nationals in 2023. This is the largest drop since comparable data became available in 1950. Foreign residents in Japan, including workers and students, reached a record high of 3.4 million. Japan's birth rate is also at a record low, contributing to the decline.
April 12, 2024
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