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Japan’s Demographics at Risk: Birth Rate Hits Record Low

Japan’s Demographics at Risk: Birth Rate Hits Record Low
Japan has reached another alarming milestone in its population decline — according to the results of 2024, the number of births in the country fell below the 700,000 mark for the first time. Official data shows that only 686,000 babies were born in Japan last year, marking the lowest figure since official statistics began.

This situation indicates a further deepening of Japan’s long-standing demographic crisis. Notably, in 2022, Japan’s National Institute of Population and Social Security had predicted that births would not drop below 680,000 until 2039. However, this forecast has already proven overly optimistic — it was disproven within just two years, highlighting the severity and sudden worsening of the situation.

At the same time, the country's overall fertility rate continues to decline. In 2024, the average number of children per woman in Japan was 1.15 — lower than the 1.2 reported in 2023. Japan’s fertility rate has remained below the natural replacement level since 1973, making it impossible to maintain the population through natural growth alone.

Marriage rates have also declined sharply. Over the past two years, annual marriage registrations have remained under 500,000. This threatens not only the birth rate but also broader social stability.

Although the Japanese government is taking various measures to stabilize the population, it is becoming clear that these efforts have not been effective. The demographic crisis may have serious implications for the country’s economic, social, and political future.

The Zamin.uz editorial team continues to closely monitor developments in Japan and will keep you informed with the latest updates.
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