Japan’s birth rate in 2024 is expected to drop below 700,000 for the first time, with only 329,998 births recorded in the first half of the year—a 6.3% decrease from 2023. Meanwhile, deaths increased by 1.8% to 800,274, leading to a natural population decline of 470,276. Japan’s population has been declining for 15 years, and the government is introducing expanded childcare benefits and parental leave support to encourage higher birth rates. Authorities view the next decade as a critical window to address the country’s birthrate crisis.
Source : CGTN
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