Japan sees largest ever population decline as number of foreign residents hits record high

The population of Japanese nationals fell by over 800,000 in 2022, marking the largest decline since records began in 1968.
All 47 prefectures in Japan saw a decrease in the number of Japanese citizens for the first time.
The number of foreign residents in Japan reached a record high of nearly 3 million as of January 2023.
Japan's population crisis is driven by declining birth rates, low immigration and an aging society.
The government is investing billions into measures to support parents and address the shrinking workforce.