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Japan’s Population Shrinks Significantly in 2023, Births Hit Record Low

Japan Sees Record Low Births and Population Decline in 2023

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Feb 28, 2024, 02:04 pm IST
Japan's Population Shrinks Significantly in 2023, Births Hit Record Low

Japan's Population Shrinks Significantly in 2023, Births Hit Record Low

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Japan has witnessed a significant drop in the number of newborns in the year 2023, reaching a record low, according to recent government data reported by Kyodo News. The figure for babies born plummeted by 5.1% compared to the previous year, with only 758,631 births recorded. This decline marks a troubling trend as Japan’s population continues to shrink at an unprecedented rate, with deaths surpassing births.

The birth rate, which measures the ratio of live births to the total population, has remained below 800,000 since 2022. The latest data underscores a concerning demographic shift, highlighting challenges such as late marriages and increasing numbers of people choosing to remain single. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration has labeled the period leading up to 2030 as “the last chance” to reverse this downward trend, emphasizing the urgent need for measures to address declining birth rates.

Japan’s population, including foreign residents, has experienced a staggering decline of 831,872 individuals, largely attributed to the stark difference between the number of births and deaths. The National Institute of Population and Social Security Research forecasts a further decline in births, estimating that they will fall below 760,000 by 2035 if current trends persist.

The decline in births contrasts sharply with historical data, notably the peak in 1973 when approximately 2.09 million babies were born. Since then, the number of births has steadily decreased, dropping below 1 million in 2016. This long-term decline underscores the ongoing demographic challenges facing Japan.

Alongside the decrease in births, Japan also grapples with a record number of deaths in 2023, totaling 1,590,503. Additionally, the number of marriages in the country hit its lowest level since World War II, with only 489,281 unions reported. These demographic shifts pose significant social and economic implications for Japan’s future, including concerns about an aging population, labor shortages, and strained social welfare systems.

As Japan confronts the realities of its shrinking population and declining birth rates, policymakers face mounting pressure to implement effective strategies to stimulate population growth and address demographic imbalances. The government’s efforts to encourage family formation and support working parents are critical in shaping Japan’s demographic trajectory in the years to come.

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