Japan's Birth Rate Falls for Tenth Consecutive Year
Japan's birth rate has declined for the tenth straight year in 2025, according to official data. This trend highlights ongoing demographic challenges for the country and its leadership.
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Japan logs 10th year of falling births, ageing population fuels concerns
The population declined to 122.86 million, exacerbating labor shortages and economic challenges. Marriages increased slightly, while divorces decreased.
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The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. A total of 705,809 babies were born in Japan, the preliminary health ministry data showed, down 2.1 per cent from 2024. The data includes births to Japanese nationals Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-births-fall-for-10th-straight-year/
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