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Japan's birth rate hit a record low in 2025, continuing a decade-long decline amid aging and shrinking population concerns.
Japan's birth rate fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, with 705,809 babies born—a 2.1% drop from 2024—according to preliminary health ministry data.
The decline, driven by low fertility, delayed marriages, and shifting societal trends, continues to worsen Japan’s aging and shrinking population.
Despite a slight rise in marriages, births remain at record lows, fueling concerns over labor shortages, rising social security costs, and a shrinking tax base.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called the situation a "quiet state of emergency" and introduced new policies targeting childcare costs and workplace support, but progress remains limited.
La tasa de natalidad de Japón alcanzó un mínimo histórico en 2025, continuando un declive de una década en medio de preocupaciones por el envejecimiento y la disminución de la población.