Japan’s Population Crisis Reaches Tipping Point
In 2024, Japan recorded only 686,061 births—the lowest number since records began in 1899. This marks a 5.7% decline from the previous year and the ninth consecutive annual drop. The fertility rate also hit a record low of 1.15 children per woman, far below the 2.1 needed for population stability. The steady decline in the number of births has become a defining feature of Japan’s demographic landscape, raising deep concerns about the country’s ability to sustain its population. Each year, the...
