Overview

• Japan's birth rate fell to a record low of 758,631 in 2023, marking the eighth consecutive year of decline.
• The country's population decreased by 831,872, the largest margin ever, as deaths significantly outnumbered births.
• Marriages in Japan dropped to 489,281, the lowest level since the end of World War II, contributing to the decline in birth rates.
• Government efforts to reverse the trend include support and subsidies for families, but experts doubt their effectiveness.
• Japan's population is projected to fall by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with implications for the economy and national security.