Japan's population drops sharply
Japan recorded a historic decline in its population of 2.5% over five years, reaching 123 million people in 2025 — the largest decrease in decades. The decline between 2015 and 2020 was surpassed, with total births dropping to 705,809 in 2025, repeating the ongoing low fertility rate that has persisted for a decade. Meanwhile, the government is taking measures to support marriage and childbirth despite increasing demographic challenges.
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