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flag Japan's population fell by over 900,000 in 2024, marking a record decline due to low birth rates.

flag Japan saw a record drop in its population in 2024, with over 900,000 fewer people, marking the 16th year of decline. flag This decline is due to low birth rates, with births falling below 700,000 for the first time. flag Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba views this as a "quiet emergency" and has proposed measures such as flexible working hours and free daycare. flag Despite the overall decline, the number of foreign residents reached a record high of 3.67 million, or nearly 3% of the population.

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