Japan faces ‘critical’ demographic crisis as birth rate hits historic low

2024 Rewind: Can Japan transform into a legitimate immigrant nation?

As of June 2024, a record 3.59 million foreign nationals lived in Japan, playing a vital role in society. During the year, however, the immigration la

Japan’s Birth Rate Remains Stubbornly Low Despite Efforts; Expert Recommends Reducing Working Hours, Work-Style Reform

Despite years of extensive efforts to combat Japan’s chronically low birth rate, the latest statistics indicate that there has been little tangible impact.

Japan faces ‘critical’ demographic crisis as birth rate hits historic low

Record-low births and an ageing population are driving Japan to implement urgent measures to encourage marriage and boost fertility rates.

Japan records lowest birth rate since 1899

The total fertility rate, the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime, dropped by 0.05 points compared to the previous year, marking the lowest level since the government started tracking data in 1947

Japan’s birthrate hits new low: Expert warns only one teenager will be left by THIS year in world's 4th biggest economy

Japan faces a severe demographic crisis with a record low birthrate, a shrinking workforce, and rising social security costs. Government measures have yet to reverse these trends, and Japan's demanding work culture and traditional gender roles further complicate efforts to increase birthrates.