Japan’s population shrinks for the 14th consecutive year

Marriage Crisis: Japan’s Birth Rate Falls To Record Low Despite $25 Billion Gov Intervention

Japan’s population plummeted for the 14th year in a row in 2024, declining by nearly 900,000 people despite massive government spending aimed at encouraging childbirth. New data released on Monday by Japan’s Internal Affairs Ministry shows the number of Japanese nationals declining by 898,000, marking the steepest annual decline since authorities began keeping records in ...

Japan's Population Decline Continues for 14th Consecutive Year - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Japan’s population of Japanese nationals fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, marking a record decrease of 898,000 people compared to the previous year, according to government estimates reported by Kyodo News. This represents the most significant annual drop since comparable records began in 1950, driven by an aging society and persistently low birthrates. ...

Japan's population shrinks for 14th straight year

Japan's population has shrunk for the 14th year in a row, with senior citizens accounting for the largest portion on record.

Japan sinks further into population crisis

Japan's population decline has hit a record low for a 14th consecutive year.

Japan’s population falls by half million as birth rate stays low

Japan’s population contracted by half a million last year, underscoring the country’s mounting challenges in tackling labor shortages and financing its social security system with a shrinking tax base. The overall population dropped by 550,000 from the previous year to 123.8 million in 2024, extending the streak of declines to 14 years, according to data as of October 2024 released Monday by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. T…

Japan's Population Plunges by Half a Million in 14th Straight Annual Fall

Japan’s population contracted by half a million last year, underscoring the country’s mounting challenges in tackling labor shortages and financing its social security system with a shrinking tax base.