2023 saw Japan's population drop by 861,000 (0.70%), marking the 15th consecutive year of decline and the steepest fall since 1968.
Japanese population saw its biggest drop on record in 2023, falling by 861,000 (0.70%) to 121,561,801, marking the 15th consecutive year of decline and the steepest fall since the survey began in 1968. Japan's population, including foreign residents, declined by 532,000 (0.42%) to 124,885,175. Foreign residents increased in all 47 prefectures, surpassing 3 million for the first time, while Tokyo's Japanese population increased by 0.03%.
July 24, 2024
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