Japan is facing a significant demographic crisis as the annual number of births dropped to 686,061 in 2024, marking a historic low since records began in 1899. The fertility rate has also plummeted to 1.15, far below the 2.1 threshold necessary for population stability. This trend of declining births, which has persisted for nine years, is compounded by an increasing number of deaths. Despite a slight uptick in marriages, the overall birth rate remains alarmingly low, with projections indicating a sharp decline in population by 2070, where a substantial portion will be elderly.
Japan's annual number of births has fallen below 700,000 for the first time, raising concerns about the country's declining fertility and its implications for the future.
With a current fertility rate of 1.15, far below the 2.1 required to maintain a stable population, the trend poses significant demographic challenges.
Despite a slight increase in marriages, the overall birth rate has continued to decline for nearly a decade, highlighting persistent struggles in family expansion efforts.
Projecting a drop in population from 124 million to 87 million by 2070, Japan faces a demographic crisis where 40% will be over 65 years old.
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