Japan sees record drop in population:
For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. The non-foreign population dropped by ...
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Key FactsJapan Experiences Historic Population Decline
Apr 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
- Japan's population declined to 120.3 million in October 2024, a drop of 898,000 from the previous year.
- The country has one of the world's lowest birth rates, leading to a shrinking workforce and consumer base.
- Only Tokyo and Saitama saw population increases, while 45 other prefectures experienced declines, with Akita showing the largest loss.
- The government is implementing measures to assist young parents, including financial support and wage increases, to boost the birth rate.
We understand that the declining birthrate is continuing because many people who wish to raise children are not able to fulfill their wishes.— Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, spoke about the ongoing challenges related to the declining birthrate.
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Japan's population falls for the 14th straight year: Tokyo (Jiji Press) -- | Japan's population, including non-Japanese residents, totaled 123,802 ...
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Japan’s population shrinks for the 14th consecutive year: Japan’s population has been falling year on year since 2011 after peaking in 2008.
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- The native population dropped by approximately 908,000 in 2024, marking the 16th consecutive annual decline and the largest since 1968.
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- Births hit a record low of 687,689 while deaths reached a record high of 1.59 million in the same year.
- Tokyo was the only prefecture to see a slight rise in native population at 0.13%, with Akita and Aomori experiencing the steepest declines.
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Key FactsJapan’s Population Declines Across All 47 Prefectures
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- According to the internal affairs ministry, the number of Japanese people fell in all 47 prefectures in 2022, by nearly 800,000 overall.
- Deaths reached a record above 1.56 million, while 771,000 births fell below 800,000 for the first time.
- Total population fell to 122.42 million in 2022, extending the decline into its 14th consecutive year.
- About 300 small towns significantly increased births through generous payments and policies creating more child-friendly environments.
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