Japan population sees record five-year drop: census

english.makalukhabar.com · 16 hours ago

Japan's population has dropped by a record 2.5 percent in five years, with the total population falling to 123 million in 2025, according to preliminary census data. This marks the biggest decrease since the survey began in 1920. The country faces demographic challenges with one of the world's lowest birth rates and an aging population, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advocates for stricter immigration measures.