Japan's annual births fall to record low as country's 'silent emergency' deepens
Japan's annual births fall to record low as country's 'silent emergency' deepens
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Japan's annual births fall to record low as country's 'silent emergency' deepens
Author: MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press, ABC News
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Published on: 04/06/2025 | 17:12:02
AI Summary:
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The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected. The Health Ministry said 686,061 babies were born in Japan in 2024. Last year's figure is about one-quarter of peak of 2.7 million births during postwar baby boom. Japan's population of about 124 million people is projected to fall to 87 million by 2070. 40% of the population will be over 65.
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Percent reduction: 83.59%